Open Rank Assistant or Associate Professor - SOD Operative Dentistry & Cariology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Academic appointment and research time

Job summary

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor in the Division of Operative Dentistry & Cariology, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry. This role emphasizes preclinical and clinical teaching for DDS students, with 60-80% dedicated to instruction and remainder to scholarly activities and service.

Ideal candidates hold an operative dentistry residency or advanced degree and have a strong teaching record plus research in dental

Qualifications

• Proven university-level teaching ability and publications in dental education.
• Experience with restoration of single-tooth edentulism concepts and digital dentistry workflows.

Responsibilities

• Teach preclinical and clinical Operative Dentistry courses for DDS students.
• Serve as course director and mentor students in core/elective courses.
• Collaborate to enhance teaching methods and student outcomes.
• Engage in scholarly activities and departmental committees.

Skills

Operative dentistry expertise

Teaching in university setting

Dental education research

Education

Residency in Operative Dentistry or Masters/PhD

Job description

Job Description

Full-time Assistant or Associate Professor, Cariology &Operative Dentistry, Department of ComprehensiveDentistry

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry invites applicationsfor a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position Assistant or Associate Professor 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.

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.

Key Duties Include:

• 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

• Candidates with operative dentistry residency, master's, or 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. An 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.

Hiring range: $135,000 - $165,000 per year (depending on academic rank and commensurate with education and experience).

What you can expect from University of Maryland School of Dentistry:

• Annual patient volumes between 25K – 30K
• A competitive annual salary
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, holidays and personal days
• An academic appointment with the University of Maryland School of Dentistry

About Us

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public health, law, and human services university. Six professional schools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the majority of health care, human services, and law professional degrees in Maryland each year.

Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education, research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’s voice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill in the communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.

Regular and contractual employee are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

About the Team

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) is the world's first dental college and Maryland’s predominant provider of comprehensive and emergency oral health services for individuals of all ages, including the underserved and disadvantaged. Through research innovation, creativity, and productive partnerships, our faculty, staff, and students are developing and implementing novel approaches to advance oral health and improve lives.