Pediatric Dentistry Faculty: Clinical Assistant Professor

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Clinical Faculty member in Pediatric Dentistry. The role involves supporting clinical education and scholarly activities, focusing on training dental students and residents. Applicants must hold a DDS or DMD and be eligible for North Carolina licensure, with preference for clinical experience in dental education.

Benefits

UNC Optional Retirement Program

Voluntary Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Must have a DDS or DMD with expertise in dental education.
• Completion of an advanced pediatric dentistry program is required.
• Eligibility for teaching license in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Support didactic and clinical activities.
• Conduct scholarly activities for promotion and tenure.
• Develop continuing education programs in pediatric dentistry.

Skills

Clinical experience

Teaching skills

Evidence-based practice

Education

DDS or DMD from accredited institution

Completion of pediatric dentistry specialty program

Job description

Pediatric Dentistry Faculty: Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

Position Number: 001352
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category: Faculty (Dentist)

Organizational Unit Overview:
The School of Dental Medicine is composed of ten administrative offices and four academic departments. The Administrative units include the Offices of the Dean, Vice Dean, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics, Assistant Dean for Educational Support and Faculty Development, Assistant Dean for Academic Success and the Assistant Dean for Business Operations and Financial Affairs. The four academic departments are Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, General Dentistry and Foundational Sciences.
Included in the mission of the School of Dental Medicine is to educate dental care providers (both dental students and dental residents) and to address the oral health care needs of the rural population of North Carolina. The School of Dental Medicine meets these missions by operating dental clinics that provide both educational experiences for the dental students and residents and provides dental care to the residents of North Carolina. These clinics occur in both Ross Hall in Greenville, North Carolina, as well as Community Service-Learning Centers located throughout North Carolina. In order to operate these clinics, appropriate dental auxiliaries and clinical staff are needed.
Job Duties:
The East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine pediatric dentist faculty member serves in and supports the Division of Pediatric Dentistry in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. The pediatric dentist reports to the Division Director. The Division of Pediatric Dentistry is responsible for the education of dental students in the area of pediatric dentistry and for the training of the residents in the pediatric dentistry and general dentistry residency programs. This is a fixed term or tenure track position at the title/rank of Assistant Professor or higher.
Specific duties include:

• Supporting the didactic and clinical activities within the Division of Pediatric Dentistry.
• Conducting scholarly activities to support promotion and/or granting of tenure.
• Working with Division faculty and others to develop and deliver state-of-the-art continuing education programs in the area of pediatric dentistry on a regional, statewide and, if possible, national-wide basis.
• Actively participating in the school’s faculty practice plan.
• Assisting in school and pediatric program accreditation activities.
• Assisting in Division quality assurance and improvement and compliance efforts.
• Seeking to serve on committees and boards for state/federal government agencies, professional societies and within the school.
• Responding to assignments from Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and the Division Director essential to the department, division and school operations.
• Commitment to the Mission and Vision of the School of Dental Medicine including both a community- based and a generalist model of dental education
• Commitment to evidence-based teaching and practice.
• Willingness to apply academic experiences of contemporary dental education and traditional educational values to the Community Services Learning Center model.
• Performing other duties and assuming additional responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair and the Dean.

Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b. 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability.

Contingent upon available funding.
Minimum Education/Experience:
Required Qualifications:

• DDS or DMD (or equivalent) from an appropriately accredited institution with expertise in dental education.
• Completion of an advanced specialty education program in Pediatric Dentistry accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Current residents in Pediatric Dentistry programs accredited by CODA are eligible for consideration if they will complete their program by the intended start of employment.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, a teaching or regular dental licensure in North Carolina (a North Carolina dental license must be secured by the time of employment).

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

• Completion of an advanced specialty education program in Pediatric Dentistry accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Current residents in Pediatric Dentistry programs accredited by CODA are eligible for consideration if they will complete their program by the intended start of employment.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, a teaching or regular dental licensure in North Carolina (a North Carolina dental license must be secured by the time of employment).

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical experience in dental education at the institutional level, working in development, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of departmental programs leading to the dental degree.
• Experience with pediatric dental resident education.
• Experience with advanced forms of pediatric sedation.
• PALS certification.
• Experience with digital record keeping, imaging, and/or grading.

Special Instructions to Applicant:
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:

Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of Three References (noting contact information)

As part of the screening process, the references provided may be contacted. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system.At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required.

Applicants must complete a candidate profile by creating an account (see “Create Account” by following the link ) online via the PeopleAdmin system (https://ecu.peopleadmin.com)Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered for meeting this requirement.
For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to:
Nancy Blackmon
Employee Support Services
ECU School of Dental Medicine
1851 MacGregor Downs Road
Greenville, NC 27834
Applicant must be authorized to work in the US on a full time basis.

Questions can be directed to:Dr. Nikki Tucker, Search Committee Chair at [e-mail]
Additional Instructions to Applicant:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Initial Screening Begins: 07/11/2025

To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/86893









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