DENTAL MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

East Carolina University in Greenville, NC is seeking a General Dentistry Faculty member to join the School of Dental Medicine at the Clinical Assistant Professor through Professor ranks.

The role focuses on teaching pre-doctoral students in simulation labs, classrooms, and clinics, with opportunities for research and service in a supportive academic environment.

Formación

• DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited institution, or equivalent
• Eligibility for a North Carolina Dental License
• Eligibility for dental licensure in North Carolina
• Experience delivering evidence-based teaching and practice
• Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate or General Practice Residency Certificate or Fellowship or Masters in Operative or a Comprehensive Dentistry Residency Certificate

Responsabilidades

• Instructing pre-doctoral students in simulation laboratory, didactic (classroom/seminar), and clinic settings
• Willingness to learn or apply skills to prepare and teach pre-clinical General Dentistry
• Provide coverage for pre-doctoral students in clinical settings as pertain to General Dentistry
• Engage in community service with students/residents and participate in emergency call
• Conduct basic or clinical research and other scholarly activities for promotion

Descripción del empleo

General Dentistry Faculty - - Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

Position Information

Job Title: General Dentistry Faculty - - Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

Working Title: General Dentistry Faculty - - Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

Number of Vacancies: 1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range: Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. Commensurate with Qualifications

Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)

Job Category: Faculty (Dentist)

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East Carolina University ( ECU ) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The School of Dental Medicine is composed of ten administrative offices and four academic departments. The Administrative units include the Offices of the Dean, Vice Dean, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics, Assistant Dean for Academic Success and the Assistant Dean for Business Operations and Financial Affairs. The four academic departments are Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, General Dentistry and Foundational Sciences.

Included in the mission of the School of Dental Medicine is to educate dental care providers (both dental students and dental residents) and to address the oral health care needs of the rural populations of North Carolina. The School of Dental Medicine meets these missions by operating dental clinics that provide both educational experiences for the dental students and residents and provides dental care to the residents of North Carolina. These clinics occur in both Ross Hall in Greenville, North Carolina, as well as Community Service-Learning Centers located throughout North Carolina. To operate these clinics, appropriate dental auxiliaries and clinical staff are needed.

Job Duties

The General Dentistry Faculty in the School of Dental Medicine is responsible for teaching all forms of comprehensive general dentistry to pre-doctoral students. This position will be in the Department of General Dentistry. The General Dentistry Faculty reports directly to the Division Director of Pre-Doctoral Clinical Education. The General Dentistry Department works in close cooperation with the Offices of Academic Support, Clinical Affairs, and Dental Education and Informatics to support the School’s programs and initiatives. In addition, the department works closely with other Schools and Colleges of East Carolina University and other components of the University of North Carolina, as well as local/regional educational and clinical programs.

Specific duties include: Instructing pre-doctoral students in the following environments: simulation laboratory, didactic (classroom / seminar), and clinic. Willingness to learn or apply the skills to prepare and teach pre-clinical General Dentistry. Willingness and ability to cover pre-doctoral students in the clinical setting in procedures as pertaining to the General Dentistry Model of the School of Dental Medicine. Helping ensure the dental students are competent in the management of patients requiring all disciplines of dentistry. Actively participating in the school’s faculty practice. Participating in emergency call. Seeking to serve on committees and boards for state/federal government agencies, professional societies, and/or within the school. Providing coverage as needed to the Community Service Learning Centers for clinical teaching and patient care. Actively engaging in community service with students / residents. Conducting basic or clinical research, and/or other scholarly activities, that will qualify for appropriate promotion. Commitment to the Mission and Vision of the School of Dental Medicine including both a community- based and a generalist model of dental education. Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Pre-Doctoral Clinical Education, Chair of General Dentistry, and the Dean of the School of Dental Medicine that are essential to divisions and school’s operations.

The General Dentistry Faculty member must qualify for a fixed-term, tenured or tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank/title of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.

Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b, 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability.

While this position is not automatically eligible for the NC Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS), new hires transferring from another North Carolina state agency and current ECU employees transferring internally who had been enrolled in TSERS in their previous employment will continue participation in TSERS. These individuals may be able to elect to participate in ORP if they had not been offered that option at the time of their initial enrollment into TSERS.

• DDS or DMD from a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited institution, or equivalent
• Eligibility for a North Carolina Dental License

Eligibility for dental licensure in North Carolina (a NC dental license must be secured prior to the first day of employment)

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Experience delivering evidence-based teaching and practice
• Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate or General Practice Residency Certificate or Fellowship or Masters in Operative or a Comprehensive Dentistry Residency Certificate

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/TTY) or [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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Job Open Date: 11/12/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Close Date: Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.

Initial Screening Begins: 12/12/2025