Faculty, Periodontics

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Rootstown Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NEOMED is seeking a full-time faculty member in Periodontics within the Department of Specialty Dentistry to develop and implement the predoctoral curriculum for the DDS program, covering didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching. The appointment may be tenure-track or non-tenure track, commensurate with qualifications and experience, with extramural clinical practice time negotiable.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and service missions, and participate in

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD or equivalent.
• Must be eligible for licensure in the state of Ohio for a Dentist License or a Limited Dental Teaching License.
• Qualified to be appointed as a faculty member in the College of Dentistry (rank commensurate with qualifications).
• Clinical proficiency in periodontics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the periodontics curriculum for dental students across the DDS program.
• Direct didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching in periodontics.
• Participate in scholarly activities and/or research as appropriate.
• Active participation on college and university committees and involvement in state/national dental organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical periodontics

Education

DDS/DMD or equivalent

Job description

Faculty, Periodontics & Director of Predoctoral Periodontal Education

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Specialty Dentistry

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Pay Grade: Dependent on Rank

Summary

Full-time faculty position in the Department of Specialty Dentistry responsible for development and implementation of the predoctoral curriculum in periodontics in the DDS program, including didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching. Contributes to the teaching, research, and service missions of the department and the college. Faculty rank and determination often either tenure-track or non-tenure track appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Extramural clinical practice time to be negotiated.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

• Teaching: Responsible for development and delivery of the periodontics curriculum for dental students in the new DDS program including development and implementation of courses and student assessments for classroom, preclinical simulation, and clinical instruction in periodontics across the DDS curriculum. Direct didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching.
• 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.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD or equivalent.
• Must be eligible for licensure in the state of Ohio for a Dentist License or a Limited Dental Teaching License.
• Qualified to be appointed as a faculty member in the College of Dentistry (rank commensurate with qualifications).
• Clinical proficiency in periodontics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Residency: Certificate of advanced education in periodontics from a CODA-approved periodontics residency.
• Teaching Experience and Expertise: Experienced dental educator with experience in curriculum and course development and teaching at the predoctoral level. Interested in educational innovation and up to date on contemporary educational approaches. Openness to new educational approaches. Didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching experience preferred.
• Accreditation Knowledge and Experience: Knowledge of, and experience with, accreditation of predoctoral dental education programs by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Able to collaborate with college administration to ensure ongoing compliance with CODA standards.
• Research and Scholarship: Track record of research/scholarship and potential to contribute to the research program of the college and university.
• Contemporary Digital Technologies: Knowledge/experience with contemporary digital dentistry technologies.
• Board Certification: Board certification by the American Board of Periodontology is preferred, but not required.
• 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.

EEO Statement

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.