Open Rank Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor -SOD Comprehensive Dentistry (163727)

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 116.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Group Practice Director (0.8 FTE) to join the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, Division of General Practice. The role blends clinical teaching, student mentorship, and patient-centered care within an innovative academic setting.

Ideal candidates may be transitioning from private practice; mentorship and faculty development programs are provided.

Qualifikationen

• DDS, DMD, or equivalent dental degree.
• Eligibility for Maryland dental license or faculty teaching license.
• Clinical experience in comprehensive general dentistry including diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and patients.
• Commitment to evidence-based clinical practice, patient-centered care, and dental education.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct clinical supervision, instruction, and feedback to predoctoral dental students.
• Mentor students in diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative dentistry, and interdisciplinary care.
• Support student development of clinical competence, critical thinking, and professional judgment.
• Monitor student progress and collaborate with program leadership to ensure competencies.
• Promote evidence-based dentistry, patient safety, and professional accountability.
• Incorporate contemporary techniques and digital dentistry into teaching.

Kenntnisse

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Ausbildung

DDS/DMD or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Assistant Group Practice Director (0.8 FTE)

Open Rank: Clinical Instructor / Clinical Assistant Professor

University of Maryland School of Dentistry

Department of Comprehensive Dentistry

Division of General Practice

Position Overview

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry invites applicationsfor a 0.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) clinical faculty position asAssistant Group Practice Director in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, Division of General Practice. There are two 0.80 FTE positions available.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative dentist who ispassionate about patient care, enjoys sharing clinical knowledge,and is interested in helping educate the next generation of dentalprofessionals.

This position offers an opportunity to combine clinical teaching,student mentorship, comprehensive patient care, and professionaldevelopment within an academic environment that values innovation,collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Dentists transitioning from private practice to academia areencouraged to apply. Your clinical experience and practicalknowledge can make a meaningful difference in preparing dentalstudents for independent practice.

Previous academic teaching experience is not required. We willsupport your transition into dental education through mentorshipfrom experienced faculty, faculty development programs, training inclinical teaching and student assessment, and opportunities toparticipate in curriculum development, digital dentistry education,and educational research.

Faculty members will also have opportunities to develop scholarlyprojects, present at professional conferences, and build anacademic portfolio toward faculty promotion. This position offers apathway to grow from an experienced dentist into a confident dentaleducator.

Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications andexperience.

About the Position

The Division of General Practice follows a comprehensive care grouppractice model designed to prepare students for independentclinical practice.

The division consists of eight group practices, each servingapproximately 32 third- and fourth-year dental students under theguidance of two faculty practice leaders.

The Assistant Group Practice Director will work collaborativelywith the Group Practice Director, clinical faculty, and patientcare coordinators to support student learning, comprehensivepatient care, and effective clinical operations.

The successful candidate will play an important role in helpingstudents develop clinical competence, sound professional judgment,confidence, and accountability in delivering patient-centeredcare.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Teaching and Student Mentorship

• Provide direct clinical supervision, instruction, and constructive feedback to predoctoral dental students delivering comprehensive patient care.
• Mentor students in diagnosis, phased treatment planning, clinical decision-making, restorative dentistry, and interdisciplinary patient management.
• Support students in developing clinical competence, criticalthinking, professional judgment, communication skills, and confidence in independent patient care.
• Monitor student clinical progress and collaborate with the Group Practice Director to identify learning needs, provide feedback, and support achievement of clinical competencies.
• Promote evidence-based dentistry, ethical practice, patientsafety, and professional accountability.
• Support the integration of contemporary clinical techniques, digital dentistry, and emerging technologies into student learning.

Comprehensive Patient Care and Group Practice Operations

• Collaborate with the Group Practice Director and patient care coordinators to support continuity, quality, and timely delivery of comprehensive dental care.
• Assist students with patient management, interdisciplinary treatment planning, specialty referrals, and urgent dentalcare.
• Support coordination of patient assignments, treatment sequencing, and clinical scheduling within the group practice.
• Assist in identifying and addressing challenges related to patient care, student progress, and clinical operations.
• Participate in initiatives to improve clinical efficiency, patient experiences, and educational outcomes.
• Contribute to quality assurance, patient safety, and continuous improvement activities.

Academic Engagement and Faculty Development

• Participate in faculty development programs, clinical calibration, and educational activities.
• Contribute to the improvement of clinical teaching methods, student assessment, and educational resources.
• Participate in curriculum development and initiatives relatedto contemporary dental education.
• Engage in scholarly, educational, or professional activities appropriate to academic rank, individual interests, and assigned effort.
• Collaborate with faculty across clinical disciplines and dental specialties.
• Participate in departmental and School of Dentistry service activities appropriate to the appointment.

Appointment and Work Schedule

This is a 0.8 FTE clinical faculty appointment, with responsibilities proportional to the appointment.

The position will primarily focus on clinical teaching, student mentorship, and supporting group practice operations.

The Assistant Group Practice Director will work collaborativelywith the Group Practice Director rather than serving as the primary administrator responsible for overall group practice operations.

Specific clinical schedules and responsibilities will be determined in consultation with the Division Director and Department Chair.

Opportunities for faculty practice, additional teaching, educational scholarship, and professional development may be incorporated based on faculty interests, institutional needs, and approved effort allocation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• DDS, DMD, or equivalent dental degree.
• Eligibility for an appropriate Maryland dental license or faculty teaching license.
• Clinical experience in comprehensive general dentistry, including diagnosis, treatment planning, direct and indirect restorative procedures, and patient management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and patients.
• Commitment to evidence-based clinical practice, patient-centered care, and dental education.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary clinical environment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and professional communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) or General Practice Residency (GPR) program, or equivalent advanced clinical experience.
• Experience mentoring dental students, residents, or early-career dentists.
• Interest in clinical teaching, digital dentistry, contemporary restorative procedures, and educational innovation.
• Experience in comprehensive patient management and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Interest in educational scholarship, clinical research, curriculum development, or academic leadership.

Why Join the University of Maryland School of Dentistry?

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry offers anopportunity to make a meaningful impact on the dental professionwhile continuing to grow professionally as a clinician andeducator.

Our department values collaboration, mentorship, clinical excellence, and the development of future academic leaders.

Faculty members have opportunities to:

• Develop as dental educators: Learn effective clinical teaching, student assessment, and mentoring approaches through faculty development and guidance from experienced academic colleagues.
• Advance clinically: Remain engaged with comprehensive patient care, contemporary restorative dentistry, digital workflows, and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Participate in educational innovation: Contribute to curriculum development, digital dentistry initiatives, clinical simulation, and new approaches to dental education.
• Build an academic portfolio: Explore educational scholarship, clinical research, scholarly presentations, and collaborative projects aligned with individual interests.
• Grow professionally: Receive guidance in academic career planning, faculty promotion, and the development of leadership skills.
• Make a lasting impact: Help dental students transition from supervised learning to confident, competent, and independent clinical practice.

Hiring range: $110,000 - $116,000 (depending on academic rank and commensurate with education and experience).

About Us

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s publichealth, 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.

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