Maxillofacial Prosthodontist

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Opportunities for hospital privileges

Continuing education and professional service

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a faculty position in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics within the Adams School of Dentistry. The successful candidate will excel in teaching, clinical care, and research.

This position offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and a supportive academic community in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• DDS / DMD or equivalent degree required.
• Certificate from a CODA-accredited post-graduate prosthodontics program needed.
• Additional training in maxillofacial prosthodontics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic and clinical instruction to students.
• Deliver comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Engage in interdisciplinary care with colleagues.

Skills

Excellent clinical credentials and experience in dental implants

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Education

DDS / DMD or equivalent degree

Certificate from a CODA-accredited post-graduate prosthodontics program

Additional training and experience in maxillofacial prosthodontics

Job description

Position Details

• Department: ASOD Prosthodontics - 436540
• Posting Open Date: 11/06/2025
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Position Type: Permanent Faculty
• Working Title: Maxillofacial Prosthodontist
• Appointment Type: Open Rank
• Vacancy ID: FAC0005724
• Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent
• Hours per week: 40
• FTE: 1
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range: Dependent On Qualifications
• Proposed Start Date: 07/01/2026

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

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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 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

• 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. The incumbent will report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training on reporting responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.