Director of Orthodontics & Curriculum Innovation

Yeshiva University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Yeshiva University in New York is seeking a Director of Orthodontics to lead the predoctoral orthodontics curriculum within the new College of Dental Medicine. The role emphasizes developing, implementing, and evaluating a CODA-aligned program that advances clinical education and evidence-based patient care.

You will mentor faculty, oversee curriculum integration with biomedical sciences, promote interdisciplinary teaching, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards while advancing

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD or equivalent from a CODA-accredited institution.
• Eligibility for dental licensure in New York State.
• Certificate in Orthodontics from a CODA-accredited program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical orthodontics and teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, assess, and improve the orthodontics curriculum aligned with CODA standards.
• Provide integrated didactic and clinical instruction with mastery-based teaching.
• Develop educational standards for diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical instruction.
• Mentor and support faculty and students in scholarly activities and professional development.
• Promote research and evidence-based practice within the program.
• Ensure accreditation readiness, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Orthodontic diagnosis

Treatment planning

Evidence-based education

Mastery learning

Interdisciplinary education

Faculty mentorship

Curriculum development

Accreditation knowledge

Education

DDS/DMD or equivalent

CODA-accredited orthodontics certificate

Eligibility for NY licensure

Board Certified or Board Eligible

Tools

Digital imaging

Intraoral scanning

Treatment planning software

Job description

Yeshiva University in New York is seeking a Director of Orthodontics to lead the predoctoral orthodontics curriculum within the new College of Dental Medicine. The role emphasizes developing, implementing, and evaluating a CODA-aligned program that advances clinical education and evidence-based patient care.

You will mentor faculty, oversee curriculum integration with biomedical sciences, promote interdisciplinary teaching, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards while advancing