Open Rank Assistant or Associate Professor

University of Maryland Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plans

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is inviting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position as an Assistant or Associate Professor in Operative Dentistry. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to both preclinical and clinical instruction in dentistry while engaging in various scholarly activities.

Ideal applicants should have a DDS/DMD degree, experience in dental education, and a commitment to collaboration and inclusivity within a diverse academic environment. Benefits include health insurance and tuition remission.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Candidates with operative dentistry residency or advanced degrees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach preclinical and clinical courses in restorative dentistry.
• Serve as course director for core or elective courses.
• Support student learning and development.
• Collaborate on teaching strategies and student outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Motivation

Education

DDS/DMD degree or foreign equivalent

Eligibility for dental licensure in Maryland

Job description

Full-time Open Rank Assistant or Associate Professor, Operative Dentistry & Cariology, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in the Division of Operative Dentistry & Cariology, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry. We are seeking dynamic, enthusiastic candidates with a strong commitment to dental education and a collaborative spirit. Ideal applicants will demonstrate a positive attitude toward teaching and a desire to grow professionally within academic dentistry.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute significantly to both preclinical and clinical instruction in operative dentistry. Approximately 60–80% of the role will be dedicated to teaching, with the remaining time allocated to scholarly activities, service, and professional development.

• Teaching preclinical and clinical courses in restorative dentistry, with a focus on operative dentistry for DDS students.
• Serving as course director and instructor for one or more core or elective courses, including course development and student mentoring.
• Supporting student learning, development, and decision‑making to promote academic success and well‑being.
• Collaborating with faculty to enhance teaching strategies and improve student outcomes.
• Participating in scholarly activities within and beyond the department.
• Engaging in departmental, school, and university committees, meetings, and community service.
• Maintaining a professional development plan that includes research or other scholarly pursuits.
• Conducting or contributing to dental research initiatives.
• Supervising undergraduate or graduate student research projects as needed.
• Demonstrating innovation in curriculum development and/or continuing education.
• Contributing to the professional community through peer review, grant panels, and participation in national/international conferences.
• Exhibiting strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills, with a clear commitment to teaching and scholarship.
• Responding to assignments from the Chair of Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dean of the School of Dentistry to support departmental and school operations.
• Demonstrating teamwork in planning, problem‑solving, and decision‑making.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• DDS/DMD degree or foreign equivalent.
• Eligibility for dental licensure in the State of Maryland.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong communication skills, diplomacy, adaptability, and motivation.
• Organizational skills and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with operative dentistry residency, master's, and Ph.D. degrees in a related content area, strong record of publications and scientific accomplishment, and dental educational research experience.
• Ability to provide evidence of excellent university‑level teaching and significant publications.
• Understanding of initial considerations for restoration of single‑tooth edentulism via implant dentistry and clinical experience with digital dentistry applications and workflow to include intraoral image acquisition and CAD/CAM of single‑tooth restorations.

Benefits

• Annual patient volumes between 25,000 and 30,000.
• A competitive annual salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans including 401(k).
• Tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children at most University of Maryland System campuses.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and personal days.
• An academic appointment with the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.

The University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Dentistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.

Applicants are expected to work, including telework, primarily in the State of Maryland.