Open Rank Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor

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

Job summary

The University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Dentistry, invites applications for a full-time clinical faculty member in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry. The role blends teaching, patient care, and academic operations, shaping how predoctoral students become confident clinicians.

This position sits in the Division of General Practice within the department. It involves a Group Practice model with clinic hours Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm and evening clinics.

Qualifications

• DMD or DDS from CODA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent.
• Eligibility for a Maryland teaching dental license.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical practice in a comprehensive general dentistry setting.
• Solid hands-on experience in comprehensive patient care and restorative dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Teaching in the predoctoral dental clinic and 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 predoctoral courses tied to the department, including treatment planning, restorative dentistry, and diagnostic sciences.
• Assist staff, faculty, and administration in training adjunct faculty to achieve clinical calibration.
• Support quality assurance, compliance, and improvement efforts in collaboration with the Division Director.
• Respond to operational needs and special assignments from the Chair of the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry.
• Contribute as a team member in identifying problems and solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

DMD or DDS from CODA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent

Eligibility for a Maryland teaching dental license

Minimum 5 years of clinical practice in comprehensive general dentistry

Job description

OPEN RANK: CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR / CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Department of Comprehensive Dentistry | Division of General Practice University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Dentistry

About the Position

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

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].

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact [e-mail]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

UMB is a Maryland state university. Applicants are expected to work, including telework, primarily in the State of Maryland.

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.