Orthodontics Program Director

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for faculty professional development

Job summary

The University at Buffalo's School of Dental Medicine seeks a Program Director for its Advanced Education Program in Orthodontics. The role involves teaching, program administration, and developing scholarly activities, with strong support for faculty from the department. Candidates must be board certified with a robust teaching background.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in a postgraduate setting.
• Participation in professional organizations preferred.
• Eligible for licensure in New York State is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program administration for orthodontic residency.
• Teach didactic and clinical courses to students.
• Develop scholarly activities related to orthodontics.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Education

Graduate of a CODA accredited advanced education program in orthodontics

Board Certification by the American Board of Orthodontics

MS or PhD

Job description

The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine is actively recruiting a Program Director for the Advanced Education Program in Orthodontics at the rank of Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate or Clinical Professor, available immediately.

Position responsibilities include:

• Program administration
• Didactic and clinical teaching to post-graduate residents and predoctoral students
• Development of scholarly activities

The successful candidate may participate in the faculty practice.

The Department of Orthodontics provides training for orthodontic residents and dental students. Our department offers a full range of orthodontic services, including interceptive, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary orthodontic care tailored to patients of all age groups.
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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a CODA accredited advanced education program in orthodontics.
• Board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics
• 2 years of experience teaching post-graduate residents and a record of scholarly activity

Preferred Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure in New York State
• MS or PhD
• Prior leadership in post-graduate programs such as course director or lecturer for predoctoral and postdoctoral students
• Participation in national and international professional and scientific organizations
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Physical Demands

Salary Range

Salary Range Commensurate with Experience

Additional Salary Information

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus South Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Please attach any certifications obtained in the “Documents Needed to Apply” section:

• Board Certification and BLS Certification under Certifications

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Contact's Name Thikriat Al-Jewair

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone

Contact's Phone [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 07/11/2025

Date to be filled

Date to be filled 09/01/2025

References

Number of References Required

Number of References Required 3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

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UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].

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