Pediatric Dentist & Faculty Educator - Shape the Future

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, Ohio, invites a Pediatric Dentist to join as a full-time faculty member in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry. This role blends hospital-based clinical care with resident education, and contributes to the CODA-accredited residency program launching in 2026.

The successful candidate will provide care for children and young adults with special health care needs, participate in teaching, program development, and scholarly activities within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from a CODA-accredited dental school.
• Certificate in pediatric dentistry from a CODA-accredited program.
• Board eligibility or board certification by the ABPD.
• Eligibility to obtain/maintain Ohio dental license and hospital privileges.
• Current BLS and PALS certification and related credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric dental care in hospital/outpatient settings for patients with special health care needs.
• Participate in education of residents and predoctoral students; contribute to curriculum and assessments.
• Collaborate across disciplines (anesthesia, medicine, pediatrics) to develop integrated care plans.
• Lead or participate in quality improvement, research, and scholarly activities.
• Support development of the hospital-based pediatric dental residency program.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Equitable care

Education

DDS or DMD degree (CODA-accredited)

Pediatric dentistry certificate (CODA)

ABPD board eligibility/certification

Ohio license eligibility

BLS and PALS certification

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, Ohio, invites a Pediatric Dentist to join as a full-time faculty member in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry. This role blends hospital-based clinical care with resident education, and contributes to the CODA-accredited residency program launching in 2026.

The successful candidate will provide care for children and young adults with special health care needs, participate in teaching, program development, and scholarly activities within a collaborative,