Lead Educator in Operative Dentistry & Cariology

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Generous paid vacation, sick time, and

Personal days

Academic appointment with UMSOD

Job summary

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry seeks a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor in the Division of Operative Dentistry & Cariology to join the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry. The role emphasizes teaching (60–80%), scholarly activity, service, and professional development in a collaborative academic environment.

Ideal candidates will have operative dentistry training and a strong record of teaching and research in dental education, with opportunities to lead courses and

Qualifications

• Operative dentistry residency or advanced degree, strong record of publications and dental education research experience.
• Evidence of excellent university-level teaching and publications; experience with implant dentistry considerations and digital workflow (intraoral imaging and CAD/CAM).

Responsibilities

• Teach preclinical and clinical operative dentistry to DDS students.
• Serve as course director and instructor for core or elective courses with student mentoring.
• Support student learning and well-being and collaborate to improve outcomes.
• Engage in scholarly activities and participate in committees and service.
• Supervise student research projects when needed.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Course directing

Student mentoring

Curriculum development

Interpersonal skills

Education

Operative dentistry residency

Master's or PhD in related field

Publications in dental education research

Tools

Digital dentistry applications

Intraoral imaging

CAD/CAM restorations

Job description

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry seeks a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor in the Division of Operative Dentistry & Cariology to join the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry. The role emphasizes teaching (60–80%), scholarly activity, service, and professional development in a collaborative academic environment.

Ideal candidates will have operative dentistry training and a strong record of teaching and research in dental education, with opportunities to lead courses and