Pediatric Faculty - Academic Rank Depends on Qualifications

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry seeks a full-time, tenure-leading faculty member in the Department of Growth and Development, Pediatric Dentistry. This role includes didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching at both predoctoral and postdoctoral levels across Children’s Hospital (Omaha), the College of Dentistry (Lincoln), and selective extramural rotations.

The ideal candidate will hold a DDS/DMD degree, have completed a CODA-accredited pediatric dentistry

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must have a DDS / DMD degree or an equivalent degree from an international program.
• Must have completed a CODA -accredited pediatric dentistry program.
• Be eligible for Nebraska licensure and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, research, and patient care.
• Experience in teaching and research is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Involves didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching at predoctoral and postdoctoral levels.
• Teaching across multiple sites, including Children’s Hospital (Omaha) and the College of Dentistry (Lincoln).
• Participation in extramural rotations and contribution to patient care.

Education

DDS / DMD degree or foreign equivalent

CODA-accredited pediatric dentistry program

Nebraska licensure eligibility

Teaching and research commitment

Job description

Pediatric Faculty - Academic Rank Depends on Qualifications

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: 2025 - 343

Department

Department COD-Growth and Development 50000753

Business Unit(College/Institute)

Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Dentistry

FTE:

100

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule TBD

Requisition Category

Requisition Category Faculty

Requisition Title

Requisition Title Pediatric Faculty - Academic Rank Depends on Qualifications

Job Title/Academic Rank

Job Title/Academic Rank Pediatric Dentistry/Faculty Rank DOQ

Additional Requisition Title

Appointment Type

Appointment Type DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO Category

Job/EEO Category Faculty

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 12/16/2025

Position Qualification

Position Summary

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry is seeking a full-time, tenure leading faculty member in the Department of Growth and Development, Pediatric Dentistry. This position involves didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching at both predoctoral and postdoctoral levels across multiple sites, including Children’s Hospital (Omaha), the College of Dentistry (Lincoln), and select extramural rotations. The ideal candidate will hold a DDS / DMD degree, have completed a CODA -accredited pediatric dentistry program, be eligible for Nebraska licensure, and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, research, and patient care.

Required Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have a DDS / DMD degree or an equivalent degree from an international program, must have completed a CODA -accredited pediatric dentistry program, be eligible for Nebraska licensure, and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, research, and patient care.

Supplemental Qualifications

Experience in clinical or didactic education is preferred but not required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office environment, Clinical environment Other working environment NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally

Crawling Not Applicable

Driving

Driving Occasionally

Kneeling

Kneeling Not Applicable

Reaching

Reaching Occasionally

Sitting Up to 2 hours

Standing

Standing Occasionally

Squatting Not Applicable

Walking

Walking Occasionally

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric

Atmospheric Yes

Blood/body fluids

Blood/body fluids Yes

Chemical hazards

Chemical hazards Yes

Working on or around moving machinery

Working on or around moving machinery No

Electrical current

Electrical current No

Noise Yes

Changes of temperature/humidity

Changes of temperature/humidity No

Wear PPE

Wear PPE Yes

Work with laboratory animals

Work with laboratory animals No

Radiation

Operating hand/power tools

Operating hand/power tools Yes

If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

exposures in conjunction with dental treatment

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation

Fine Manipulation both

Repetitive Motion

Repetitive Motion both

Grasping

Grasping both

If you selected any area above, please explain

in conjunction with dental treatment

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

Required Documents

• C.V.

Optional Documents

• Other Doc
• Cover Letter

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a DDS/DMD or foreign equivalent degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you have a Residency certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from an ADA accredited specialty training program by the date indicated in the position summary?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

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