Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor, General Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine

University of New England; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New England is seeking a Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor in General Dentistry. This full-time position involves teaching, mentoring students, and contributing to community service. A strong commitment to education and patient-centered care is essential. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health and dental plans

Retirement plan with up to 8% match

Extensive paid leave

Educational benefits for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Must have active Maine Board of Dental Practice licensure by start date.
• Completed NBDE Parts I & II or INBDE and a regional licensure examination.

Responsibilities

• Core responsibilities include didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical instruction.
• Mentoring pre-doctoral students and after-hours emergency call coverage.

Skills

Mentoring

Education

D.D.S./D.M.D. degree

Job description

Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor, General Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine

Position Title Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor, General Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine

Employment Status

Employment Status Full Time

Months

Months 12

Campus

Campus Portland, ME

Description

The University of New England College of Dental Medicine invites applications for full-time (1.0 FTE ) non-tenure clinical track positions in General Dentistry at the Assistant Clinical Professor, Associate Clinical Professor, or Clinical Professor rank, dependent upon experience and credentials.

Located on UNE’s Portland Campus for the Health Sciences, UNE CDM is the only dental school in a region where access to quality oral healthcare is a persistent challenge, especially in rural areas. Grounded in our mission to “improve the health of Northern New England as well as rural and underserved areas while shaping the future of dentistry through excellence in education, discovery, and service,” our college continues to mature into one of the most innovative and exciting dental education programs available. UNE CDM with its dedicated and talented faculty and professional staff, exemplifies an environment of learning and discovery that is creative, humanistic, promotes professionalism, and cultivates diversity. The College maintains a strong commitment to providing excellent education and oral health care in a patient-centered, comprehensive care clinical learning environment.

UNE is a great place to work and we offer a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their dependents. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits for both employees and dependent children. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site https://www.une.edu/hr/benefits for additional information regarding UNE’s fantastic benefits package.

Responsibilities

The general/restorative dentistry faculty member will serve in the Department of Clinical Comprehensive Care. Core responsibilities will include didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical instruction and curriculum development in general dentistry. Mentoring pre-doctoral students; after-hours emergency call coverage (by rotation); and participation in college, university, and community service are expected.

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interviews of qualified candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must possess a D.D.S./D.M.D. degree, or international equivalent and have successfully completed the NBDE Parts I & II or the INBDE and a regional licensure examination (e.g. ADEX ). By the position start date, the candidate must have active Maine Board of Dental Practice licensure (full/faculty).

EEO Statement Summary

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity and be medically cleared, fit tested, and trained on proper respirator (N95, Powered Air Purifying Respirator ( PAPR )) use.

Posting Number

Posting Number 2022F0214P

Open Date

Open Date 05/12/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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