General Dentistry Faculty - Community Service Learning Center, Clinical Assistant Professor, Cl[...]

East Carolina University; Spruce Pine (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Critical illness insurance

Job summary

A leading educational institution in North Carolina is seeking a full-time Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor for the General Dentistry Faculty. The role focuses on providing dental services in underserved communities, supervising dental students, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have a DDS or DMD, eligibility for a North Carolina dental license, and experience in general dentistry. Benefits include retirement plans, medical, dental, and wellness resources.

Qualifications

• DDS, DMD, or equivalent degree required.
• Complete eligibility for a North Carolina dental license.
• Experience operating a general dentistry practice, preferably in a rural area.
• Broad knowledge of dental education issues and ethics.
• Advanced education in dentistry (AEGD, GPR, or military residency) preferred.
• Three years’ experience in general dentistry or a dental educational environment.
• Experience building teams, developing solutions, and proficiency in all disciplines of general dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary dental care to eligible patients.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and maintain quality assurance.
• Mentor dental students and supervise their clinical education.
• Collaborate with health organizations and faculty to ensure CSLC is state-of-the-art.
• Manage CSLC’s annual budget and financial sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Participate in faculty meetings and community outreach programs.

Skills

General dentistry practice

Supervision of dental students

Clinical protocol development

Mentoring

Compliance with regulations

Education

DDS or DMD degree

Eligibility for North Carolina dental license

Advanced education in dentistry (preferred)

Three years’ experience in general dentistry or dental education

Job description

Job Overview

General Dentistry Faculty – Community Service Learning Center – Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor – East Carolina University – Spruce Pine – full‑time – provide general dentistry services in an underserved community.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary dental care to eligible patients and supervise dental students and AEGD residents.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols consistent with standards of care; maintain quality assurance and infection control.
• Mentor AEGD residents and fourth‑year dental students; supervise their clinical education and community service activities.
• Collaborate with local, state, and regional health care organizations and faculty to ensure the CSLC is a state‑of‑the‑art educational and care delivery facility.
• Manage the CSLC’s annual budget and financial sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and Commission on Dental Accreditation standards.
• Participate in faculty meetings, dental school activities, and community outreach programs.

Qualifications

• DDS, DMD, or equivalent degree.
• Complete eligibility for a North Carolina dental license.
• Experience operating a general dentistry practice, preferably in a rural community.
• Broad knowledge of dental education issues and ethics.
• Advanced education in dentistry (AEGD, GPR, or military residency) preferred.
• Three years’ experience in general dentistry or a dental educational environment.
• Experience building teams, developing solutions, and proficiency in all disciplines of general dentistry.

Benefits

Eligible for UNC Optional Retirement Program, voluntary supplemental retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, critical illness, flexible spending accounts, cancer, disability, and other health and wellness benefits.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit an online candidate profile, Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Interest, and three references. Letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin system should be mailed to Dr. Bob Manga, Search Committee Chair, at the address below.

Dr. Bob Manga – Search Committee Chair – [e-mail]

Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment by race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.