General Dentistry Clinical Faculty

IMDiversity; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is looking for a General Dentistry Clinical Faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This position involves managing student patient care and providing guidance in a clinical setting. Applicants must have a DDS/DMD degree, proficiency in dental education, and a passion for teaching.

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this role offers competitive salaries ranging from $116,000 to $225,000 based on experience and rank. Candidates are encouraged to apply electronically with necessary documents.

Qualifications

• Five to ten years substantial experience in private dental practice or dental education.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure in Massachusetts.
• Passion for dentistry and a strong desire to teach students.

Responsibilities

• Manage students' patient care based on the TUSDM Standards of Care.
• Provide instruction and guidance to students in patient care.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Mentoring

Knowledge of CAMBRA and Cariology

Education

DDS/DMD

Advanced Graduate Education in AEGD/GPR/Operative Dentistry/Esthetics

Job description

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM)

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine offers one of the most forward‑looking educational environments in dental medicine in the country. Since its founding in 1868, TUSDM has been committed to leadership in education, patient care, research, and community service. Students obtain an interdisciplinary education, integrated with medicine, with access to training in dental specialties. Clinics managed at TUSDM provide quality comprehensive care to more than 20,000 individuals annually, including those with special needs. Nationally and internationally, the School promotes health and educational programs and researches new procedures, materials, and technologies to improve oral health. In the pre‑doctoral clinic, comprehensive patient care is provided by student dentists under the direct supervision of dental faculty from the following departments: Comprehensive Care, Periodontology, Endodontics, Prosthodontics. The clinic is comprised of six group practices with each group led by three Practice Coordinators. TUSDM Pre‑Doctoral Clinics offer comprehensive dental care, including restorations, crowns, bridges, implant restorations, dentures, limited endodontics, limited esthetic dentistry, limited periodontics, and consultations in oral pathology, orthodontics and craniofacial pain. In the Pre‑Doctoral Clinics, dental students provide services under the close supervision of experienced faculty dentists and specialists.

Location

Boston, MA

Open Date

May 20, 2026

Salary Range

Assistant Professor: Minimum $116,000.00, Midpoint $145,000.00, Maximum $174,000.00
Associate Professor: Minimum $135,000.00, Midpoint $180,000.00, Maximum $225,000.00

Position Overview

This position is for a full‑time or part‑time General Dentistry Clinical Faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (depending on qualifications) in the Comprehensive Care Department.

Reporting to the Chair of Comprehensive Care, the General Dentistry Clinical Faculty is responsible for managing students' patient care based on the TUSDM Standards of Care and best practices of private general dental practice. The position may involve didactic, preclinical and clinical teaching and scholarship at both DMD and post‑graduate level.

In clinic, the General Dentistry Clinical Faculty provides instruction, evaluation, and guidance to students in all aspects of comprehensive patient care. This includes chairside teaching in diagnosis and treatment planning, and supervision of all general dentistry procedures performed by students in the TUSDM pre‑doctoral Comprehensive Care clinic.

In both the clinic and the pre‑clinic, the faculty must act as a role model and mentor while teaching the skills of ethics, patient relationship management, respect, and professionalism.

As an informed faculty member, the General Dentistry Clinical Faculty communicates regularly and effectively with colleagues throughout the school, ensures compliance with established protocols and standards, and ensures the financial integrity of the clinic. In addition, they will be expected to serve on committees and accept other assignments on request of the Dean and/or Department Chair.

Basic Requirements

• Five to ten years substantial experience in private dental practice or dental education.
• DDS/DMD. Licensure or eligibility for licensure in Massachusetts.
• Advanced Graduate Education in AEGD/GPR/Operative Dentistry/Esthetics or equivalent.
• Passion for dentistry and strong desire to teach students in a demanding, fast‑paced, academic environment.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Collaborative and cooperative.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple demands.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of CAMBRA and Cariology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certified in General Dentistry.
• Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry.
• Experience in an academic/teaching environment.
• Evidence of scholarly activities.
• Demonstrated interest in dental education through active participation in associations and ongoing dental education.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter with a statement of academic goals and description of interest in and goals for the position, and contact information (including e‑mail addresses) for three references. Applications must be submitted electronically through Interfolio.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the University's Non‑Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at [e-mail]. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/.