Pediatric Dentistry Faculty: Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinic[...]

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University invites applications for a pediatric dentist faculty member position in the School of Dental Medicine. The successful candidate will engage in educational activities, scholarly research, and quality improvement initiatives within the Division of Pediatric Dentistry, contributing to the training of dental students and residents while aligning with the mission of the school.

Benefits

Participation in UNC Optional Retirement Program

Voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Supplemental plans including Critical Illness and Disability

Qualifications

• Commitment to community-based dental education.
• Willingness to engage in continuing education development.
• Experience in pediatric dentistry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support didactic and clinical activities in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry.
• Conduct scholarly activities for promotion and tenure.
• Assist in accreditation and quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Evidence-based teaching

Clinical activities support

Quality assurance

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Job description

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.