Faculty Professor Associate - Full-Time

AACTE Connect360; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time faculty position in Pediatric Dentistry at the Assistant Professor/Associate Professor level. Responsibilities include teaching residents and dental students, as well as curriculum development and research supervision.

Ideal candidates will possess a DDS/DMD or equivalent, a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, and evidence of clinical excellence and administrative experience. The position emphasizes leadership opportunities within the Dental Health Services.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be eligible for clinical practice in Pennsylvania.
• Board certified or eligible for certification in Pediatric Dentistry.
• Advanced degrees like MS, Ph.D., or dual specialty certification are favorable.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic and clinical instruction to residents.
• Develop curriculum and implement policies for the program.
• Engage in research supervision and scholarly activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical excellence

Administrative experience

Education

DDS/DMD or foreign equivalent

Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from a CODA-accredited program

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine invites applications for a full-time appointment stream faculty position in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the Assistant Professor/Associate Professor level.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must possess or be able to obtain an appropriate license for clinical practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; have a DDS/DMD or foreign equivalent; have a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from a CODA‑accredited program; be board certified or eligible for certification; have developed an area of clinical excellence; and have proven administrative experience. Favorable consideration will be given to those with leadership skills, additional expertise, and training credentials such as a dual specialty certification, MS, Ph.D., fellowship qualification, or other advanced degrees. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and credentials.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to didactic and clinical instruction of residents and dental students, curriculum development, implementation of program policies, research supervision, scholarly activities, and service. Leadership opportunities to serve as a graduate program director may be available for qualified candidates. Participation in University Dental Health Services (UDHS) faculty practice is expected.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.