Open Rank Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor

University of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Dentistry is recruiting a full-time, non-tenure clinical faculty member for the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry. The role blends clinical education, patient care, and academic operations to shape how pre-doctoral students become confident dentists.

The position is based in the Division of General Practice, within a group practice model. Clinic hours are Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, with evening clinics 4:00–6:30 pm; 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• DMD or DDS from a CODA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent dental degree.
• Eligibility for a teaching dental license in Maryland.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice in a comprehensive general dentistry setting.
• Hands-on experience in phased treatment planning, operative and direct restorative dentistry, single-unit indirect restorations, urgent dental care, post-operative management, and appropriate referrals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Teach in the predoctoral dental clinic and supervise students providing patient care.
• Mentor assigned students on academic and clinical progress.
• Manage patient care with students within their group practice.
• Track student progress and collaborate with academic affairs on deficiencies.
• Teach and direct predoctoral courses related to the department (treatment planning, restorative dentistry, diagnostic sciences).
• Train adjunct faculty to achieve clinical calibration.
• Support quality assurance and improvements in coordination with leadership.
• Address operational needs and special assignments from the Chair.
• Contribute as a team member to problem-solving.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Curriculum coordination

Communication

Education

DMD or DDS from CODA-accredited institution

Eligibility for a teaching dental license in Maryland

Minimum 5 years of clinical practice in comprehensive general dentistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - Open Rank Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor (260000QX)

Job Description

Open Rank Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor - ( 260000QX )

OPEN RANK: CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR / CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Department of Comprehensive Dentistry | Division of General Practice

University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Dentistry

The University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Dentistry is looking for a full-time non-tenure clinical faculty member to join the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry. We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys teaching, takes pride in mentoring the next generation of dentists, and wants to grow in academic dentistry over the long term.

This role sits at the intersection of clinical education, patient care, and day-to-day academic operations. You will be directly shaping how pre-doctoral students develop into confident, competent dentists.

This position is based in the Division of General Practice within the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry. The Division operates on a Group Practice model, organized into eight group practices. The 40 hours weekly will be distributed according to the scheduled clinic hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, including evening clinics from 4:00- 6:30 pm.

Function/Duties of the Position

Day to day, your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching in the predoctoral dental clinic, supervising students providing patient care
• Mentoring assigned students on academic and clinical progress throughout the clinical curriculum
• Managing patient care with students within their assigned group practice.
• Track student progress and collaborate with academic affairs on student deficiencies.
• Teach and direct appropriate predoctoral courses tied to the department, including treatment planning, restorative dentistry, and diagnostic sciences
• Assist the staff, faculty, and administration in training adjunct faculty to achieve clinical calibration.
• Supporting quality assurance, compliance, and improvement efforts in collaboration with the Division Director and the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
• Responding to operational needs and special assignments from the Chair of the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry
• Contributing as a genuine team member in identifying problems and working through solutions

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• DMD or DDS from a CODA-accredited institution, or a foreign equivalent dental degree
• Eligibility for a teaching dental license in Maryland
• The applicant must have a minimum of 5-years of clinical practice in a comprehensive general dentistry setting.
• Solid hands-on experience in clinical experience in comprehensive patient care, including phased treatment planning, operative and direct restorative dentistry, single-unit indirect restorations, urgent dental care, post-operative management, and generating appropriate referrals
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• "This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship. Applicants to this position must possess authorization to work for any employer in the U.S."

Hiring range: $135,000 to $150,000 (depending on academic rank and commensurate with education and experience).

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. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at [e-mail] .

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