Prosthodontist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Rootstown Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NEOMED invites applications for a full-time Prosthodontist faculty appointment at the assistant or associate professor rank. The position is responsible for development and implementation of the predoctoral curriculum in prosthodontics, implants, and related content across the DDS program.

Responsibilities include teaching, scholarship, and service within the department and college. Rank and tenure/tenure-track or non-tenure track status will be commensurate with qualifications and experience;

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD degree from an ADA-accredited dental school, or equivalent.
• Certificate of advanced education in prosthodontics.
• Must be eligible to obtain Dentist License or Limited Dental Teaching License in Ohio.
• Digital Dentistry proficiency with focus on digital workflows in prosthodontics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Prosthodontics curriculum for dental students across the DDS program.
• Direct didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching in prosthodontics.
• Participate in scholarly activities and/or research as appropriate.
• Serve on college and university committees; engage in state/national dental organizations.

Skills

Digital dentistry proficiency

Education

DDS/DMD degree

Prosthodontics certificate

Job description

Prosthodontist

Position Type: Faculty
Department: General Dentistry
Full or Part Time: Full Time
Pay Grade: Dependent on Rank

Summary

This is a full-time tenure- or non-tenure track appointment at either the assistant or associate professor rank responsible for development and implementation of the predoctoral curriculum in the following areas: fixed prosthodontics, partial and complete dentures, temporomandibular dysfunction, occlusion, implants, and other curricular content determined by the department chair. Contributes to the teaching, research, and service missions of the department and the college. Faculty rank and determination of tenure/tenure-track or non-tenure track appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Extramural clinical practice time to be negotiated.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

• Teaching: Responsible for development and delivery of the Prosthodontics curriculum for dental students in the new DDS program including development and implementation of courses and student assessments for classroom, preclinical simulation, and clinical instruction in prosthodontics across the DDS curriculum. Direct didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching.
• Research: Participate in scholarly activities and/or research as appropriate.
• Service: Active participation on college and university committees will be required and assigned. In addition, membership and participation in state and national professional dental organizations is strongly encouraged.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the department Chair.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD degree from an ADA-accredited dental school, or equivalent.
• Certificate of advanced education in prosthodontics.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Dentist License or a Limited Dental Teaching License in the state of Ohio at the time of appointment.
• Digital Dentistry proficiency with primary focus in digital workflows in prosthodontics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training: Certificate of advanced education in prosthodontics from a CODA-approve residency programpreferred.
• Board Certification: Board certification by the American Board of Prosthodontics is preferred, but not required.
• Teaching Experience and Expertise: Teaching experience in predoctoral dental education preferred. Experienced dental educator with experience in curriculum and course development and teaching at the predoctoral level. Interested in educational innovation and up to date on contemporary educational approaches. Openness to new educational approaches. Didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching experience preferred.
• Contemporary Digital Technologies: Knowledge/experience with contemporary digital dentistry technologies.
• Research and Scholarship: Interest in or track record of research/scholarship and potential to contribute to the research program of the college and university.
• Collaborative: Can work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, and students at the college and the university.
• Humanistic Environment: Committed to building a humanistic culture/climate within the college and to fostering student success.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Overview

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies and practices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 et seq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.