Maxillofacial Prosthodontist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry invites applications for a faculty position in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics within the Department of Restorative Sciences. This appointment type may be fixed-term or tenure-track, commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

The successful candidate will teach and mentor in removable and fixed prosthodontics, implant and digital dentistry; deliver comprehensive diagnosis and prosthetic rehabilitation; engage in

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD or equivalent degree required.
• CODA-accredited prosthodontics certificate required.
• Maxillofacial prosthodontics training and experience preferred.
• Strong clinical credentials with dental implants experience.
• Demonstrated teaching and scholarly activity.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic and clinical instruction and mentoring to predoctoral and postdoctoral students in removable and fixed prosthodontics, implant dentistry, digital dentistry, and maxillofacial prosthodontics.
• Deliver comprehensive diagnosis, treatment planning, and prosthetic rehabilitation for patients with craniofacial defects.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care with UNC Health Care and other schools.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including clinical or translational research, and contribute to the field.
• Participate in continuing education, faculty development, and professional service at local, national or international levels.

Skills

Teaching

Scholarly activity

Leadership

Interdisciplinary care

Education

DDS/DMD or equivalent

CODA-accredited prosthodontics certificate

Maxillofacial prosthodontics training

Dental implants experience

Teaching and scholarship

Organizational and leadership skills

Job description

Job Details

Working Title: Maxillofacial Prosthodontist

Appointment Type: Open Rank

Position Type: Permanent Faculty

Location: North Carolina, US

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry invites applications for a faculty position in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics within the Department of Restorative Sciences. This faculty member will hold a fixed-term or tenure-track appointment commensurate with the candidate’s experience, academic accomplishments, and career goals.

The successful candidate will contribute to the school’s mission through excellence in teaching, clinical care, research, and service. Responsibilities include:

• Providing didactic and clinical instruction and mentoring to predoctoral and postdoctoral students in removable and fixed prosthodontics, implant dentistry, digital dentistry, and maxillofacial prosthodontics.
• Delivering comprehensive diagnosis, treatment planning, and prosthetic rehabilitation for patients with congenital or acquired craniofacial defects.
• Participating in interdisciplinary care with colleagues across UNC Health Care and the Health Sciences Schools (Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and Pharmacy).
• Engaging in scholarly activities, including clinical or translational research, and contributing to the advancement of the field.
• Participating in continuing education, faculty development, and professional service at the local, national, or international level.

Opportunities Include

• Intramural practice through the UNC Dental Faculty Practice, with options for hospital privileges and practice in a hospital setting.
• Interdisciplinary research and clinical collaboration with UNC’s world-class academic health center.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities, including digital dentistry technologies and advanced simulation labs.
• Continuing education and professional service.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• DDS/DMD or equivalent degree
• Certificate from a CODA-accredited post-graduate prosthodontics program
• Additional Training and Experience in Maxillofacial prosthodontics.
• Excellent clinical credentials and experience in dental implants
• Demonstrated teaching and scholarly activity
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics or Board Eligibility
• Experience in interdisciplinary care and collaborative research

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.