Dental Faculty: Care Planning & Restorative Sciences

ummc; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center invites applications for an Open Rank Faculty position in the School of Dentistry, Care Planning & Restorative Sciences, on the Jackson Main Campus. The role supports undergraduate education and clinical training with emphasis on teaching excellence, scholarship, and service.

Responsibilities include developing and delivering courses, assessing students, contributing to curriculum development, and delivering high-quality patient care within the

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD from a CODA-accredited dental program or an equivalent foreign degree.
• Current MS Dental license or must be obtained post-hire within 90 days.
• Experience in didactic/clinical instruction; involvement in professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: Develop and deliver course content per approved syllabi; teach classes with attendance and punctuality.
• Student Assessment: Regularly assess student achievement and adapt teaching methods.
• Curriculum Development: Participate in curriculum creation, evaluation and improvement.
• Reporting: Submit attendance, grades, and documentation accurately and timely.
• Meetings & Collaboration: Attend department meetings and contribute to goals and curriculum reviews.
• Professional Development: Stay current with dental field trends via development activities.
• Service: Engage in college and community service and committees.
• Leadership: Foster a professional learning environment and student growth.
• Administrative Duties: Report to Department Chair and communicate goals regularly.
• Clinical Duties: Deliver patient care within University Dentists faculty practice.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Communication skills

Education

DDS/DMD from CODA-accredited program or equivalent

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center invites applications for an Open Rank Faculty position in the School of Dentistry, Care Planning & Restorative Sciences, on the Jackson Main Campus. The role supports undergraduate education and clinical training with emphasis on teaching excellence, scholarship, and service.

Responsibilities include developing and delivering courses, assessing students, contributing to curriculum development, and delivering high-quality patient care within the