Faculty, Specialty Dentistry (Endodontics)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Rootstown Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NEOMED invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Specialty Dentistry (Endodontics) at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank to provide didactic, pre-clinical and clinical instruction to dental students.

Responsibilities include teaching, clinical service, and scholarly activity. The appointment may begin July 1, 2026, contingent upon budget. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to collaboration and student success within a humanistic academic environment.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD degree from an ADA-accredited dental school.
• Eligible to obtain a Dentist License or a Limited Dental Teaching License in Ohio at appointment.
• Prior clinical Endodontics practice or board eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic, preclinical, and clinical instruction in Endodontics to dental students.
• Provide endodontic treatments that are beyond student capabilities.
• Participate in scholarly activities and/or research.
• Active participation on college and university committees and engagement with professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Endodontics

Teaching

Clinical instruction

Research

Team collaboration

Education

DDS/DMD from ADA-accredited school

Ohio dental license eligibility

Job description

Faculty, Specialty Dentistry (Endodontics)

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Specialty Dentistry

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Summary: Full‑time faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in the Department of Specialty Dentistry responsible for providing didactic, pre‑clinical and clinical instruction to dental students in all areas of specialty dentistry, including but not limited to Endodontics. Allocated time for faculty development will be available. Faculty rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is contingent upon budgetary approval and is anticipated to begin on July 1, 2026.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

• Teaching: Provide didactic, preclinical, and clinical instruction in the aspects of specialty dentistry (Endodontics) to dental students in the Bitonte College of Dentistry’s DDS program.
• Clinical service: Provide endodontic treatments that are too complex to be treated at the pre‑doctoral student level.
• 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 degree from an ADA‑accredited dental school, or equivalent.
• Eligible to obtain a Dentist License or a Limited Dental Teaching License in the state of Ohio at the time of appointment.
• Prior clinical practice experience in Endodontics, Board eligible in Endodontics or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification: Board certified in Endodontics.
• Teaching Experience and Expertise: Experienced dental educator with experience in didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching in a pre‑doctoral curriculum, including course development and implementation. Interest/experience in educational innovation and contemporary educational approaches.
• Contemporary Technologies: Knowledge/experience with latest endodontic techniques, CBCT and microscopy for endodontics.
• 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 fostering student success.

Physical Requirements

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

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. § 1681 et seq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.