Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Special Care Clinic

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis seeks a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor for the Delta Dental Special Care Clinic to treat medically complex adults and patients with special healthcare needs. The role is a full-time, 12-month clinical track with potential intramural faculty practice.

The appointee will mentor residents and predoctoral students, contribute to teaching and the scholarship of teaching and learning, and participate in clinical education across diverse

Qualifications

• Graduation from a CODA-accredited dental school with a DDS or DMD degree and GPR or equivalent experience.
• Eligibility to obtain an unrestricted dental license in Indiana by start date.
• Strong foundation in general dentistry and care of patients with special healthcare needs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor residents and predoctoral students on clinical projects with scholarly outcomes.
• Provide clinical instruction and patient care in the Delta Dental Special Care Clinic.
• Engage in the scholarship of teaching and learning and contribute to clinical education.

Skills

Clinical dentistry

Leadership

Education

DDS/DMD

GPR

Job description

Posting Details

Title: Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Special Care Clinic

Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track

Department: IU Indianapolis Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital Dentistry - School of Dentistry

Location: Indianapolis

Position Overview

The department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital Dentistry (OMFS/HD) in the Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) is seeking to fill a full-time (1.0) 12-month clinical track faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor with the option to participate in intramural faculty practice.

The appointee must possess strong clinical skills and be creative and innovative in providing clinical care and instruction in the newly opened Delta Dental Special Care Clinic. Specifically, this faculty position will support the treatment of adult patients with medically complex conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and other special healthcare needs in various settings including in-patient, outpatient clinics and the operating room. Further expectations include mentoring residents and predoctoral students on clinical projects with scholarly outcomes and engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Indiana University School of Dentistry is located on the IU Indianapolis Academic Medical Center campus and offers a dynamic learning environment in which teaching, research, clinical care, and community service are core to our mission as part of an urban academic health center. Opportunities for professional growth, satisfaction, and advancement are numerous and diverse as are opportunities to contribute to the expansion of patient services and future establishment of a General Practice Residency Program.

Our Commitment

As the state’s premier urban research institution, Indiana University is committed to being a welcoming campus community. As a member of that community, the IU School of Dentistry seeks candidates whose teaching, service, scholarship, research and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning, working, and patient care environments. This commitment is core to our mission through our school-owned clinics and educational programs in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Indiana.

IUSD enrolls approximately 800 students annually in degree and/or certificate programs in dentistry, allied dental programs, PhD, and advanced dental specialty programs tailored to current and future needs of the professions and the communities we serve. The IU School of Dentistry is the only dental school in the state and educates 80% of the dentists practicing in Indiana. Over 12,000 alumni of IUSD are pursuing careers throughout the U.S. and around the world.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a CODA accredited dental school with a DDS or DMD degree or equivalent, and General Practice Residency (GPR), or equivalent experience.


• Eligibility to obtain an unrestricted dental license in the state of Indiana by the position start date.


• Strong foundation in general dentistry and care of patients with special healthcare needs


• Demonstrated ability to lead an effective team

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MPH, MS, DMSc)


• Completion of a CODA-accredited Oral Medicine residency, Geriatrics Fellowship and/or Oncology Fellowship or a PGY-2 GPR


• Scholarly activity in clinical research and a record of publication


• Leadership capacity, demonstrated collaboration and networking skills

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Contact

Dr. Pamela Linder, DMD, BS

Director of Hospital Dentistry and Special Needs Dentistry

[e-mail]

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae


2. Letter of Application


3. List Of References