Faculty, General Dentistry

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Rootstown Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NEOMED invites applications for a full-time, tenured or non-tenure track Faculty position in General Dentistry. Rank at appointment will be assistant or associate Professor, with responsibilities across didactic, preclinical and clinical teaching to dental students in the DDS program.

Expectations include scholarly activity; allocation of faculty development time and service on committees. Licensing eligibility in Ohio and prior teaching in predoctoral education are essential.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD degree from an ADA-accredited dental school.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Dentist License in Ohio at time of appointment.
• Teaching experience in predoctoral dental education.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic, preclinical and clinical instruction in general dentistry to DDS students.
• Participate in scholarly activities and/or research as appropriate.
• Active participation on college and university committees and professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department Chair.

Education

DDS/DMD degree

Master’s in Operative Dentistry/Prosthodontics

Tools

Digital dentistry

Job description

Faculty, General Dentistry

Position Type: Faculty

Department: General Dentistry

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Pay Grade: Dependent on Rank

Summary

This is a full-time tenured or non-tenure trackappointment at either the assistant or associate professor rankresponsible for providing didactic, pre-clinical and clinicalinstruction to dental students in all areas of general dentistry,including but not limited to: Patient Centered Oral Health,Evidence Based Dentistry, Dental Anatomy, Occlusion, TemporalMandibular Dysfunction (TMD), Operative Dentistry, Dental Materialsand Prosthodontics. Expectations for research productivity to bedetermined based on track/rank. Allocated time for facultydevelopment will be available. Faculty rank and determination oftenure/tenure-track or non-tenure track appointment will becommensurate with qualifications and experience. Extramuralclinical practice time to be negotiated.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Teaching: Provide didactic, preclinical, and clinical instruction in all aspects of general dentistry to dental students in the Bitonte College of Dentistry’s DDS program.

Research: Participate in scholarly activities and/or research as appropriate.

Service: Active participation on college and university committees will be required and assigned. In addition, membership and participation in state and national professional dental organizations is strongly encouraged.

Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the department Chair.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD degree from an ADA-accredited dental school, or equivalent.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Dentist License or a Limited Dental Teaching License in the state of Ohio at the time of appointment.
• Teaching experience in predoctoral dental education.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master’s degree or certificate in Operative Dentistry or Prosthodontics from an ADA-accredited dental school is highly desirable. Prior clinical practice experience in general dentistry.

Teaching Experience and Expertise: Experienced dental educator with experience in didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching in a predoctoral curriculum, including course development and implementation. Interest/experience in educational innovation and contemporary educational approaches.

Contemporary Digital Technologies: Knowledge/experience in digital dentistry.

Research and Scholarship: Interest in and/or track record of research/scholarship.

Collaborative: Can work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, and students at the college and the university.

Humanistic Environment: Committed to building a humanistic culture/climate within the college and to fostering student success.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment.

Department Specific Information

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies and practices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 et seq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.