Restorative Dentistry

Go Huskies; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington invites applications for an Associate Professor (tenured) in Restorative Dentistry at Seattle. The appointment may start March 1, 2027, or earlier, and is a twelve-month, full-time faculty position focused on teaching, research, and service.

The base salary range is $15,000 - $19,166 per month, with possible additional compensation for Graduate Prosthodontics Program leadership and related duties.

Qualifications

• DDS, DMD, or foreign equivalent.
• Postgraduate prosthodontics program accredited by the ADA/CODA.
• US Board Certification in Prosthodontics.
• Minimum five years’ experience providing didactic and clinical instruction in an academic setting.
• Record of obtaining extramural grant funding and publishing peer-reviewed research.
• Eligibility for dental licensure in Washington.

Responsibilities

• Devote a significant portion of effort to clinical supervision and clinic coverage.
• Provide advanced didactic and laboratory instruction in fixed, removable, and digital prosthodontics.
• Develop and enhance program curriculum.
• Provide oversight of CODA standards and accreditation readiness.
• Ensure adherence to UW Graduate School requirements and program reviews.
• Contribute to patient-centered, interdisciplinary care and team-based planning.
• Mentor student research activities.
• Ensure financial viability of the clinic.
• Contribute to activities advancing teaching, research, and clinical practice.

Skills

Clinical instruction

Curriculum development

Research mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Education

DDS / DMD or foreign equivalent

Postgraduate prosthodontics program (ADA/CODA)

US Board Certification in Prosthodontics

Job description

University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: School of Dentistry: Restorative Dentistry

Location

Seattle, Washington

Open Date

Sep 21, 2026

Description

The Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor (tenured), with an anticipated start date of March 1, 2027, or earlier. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a twelve-month appointment

The base salary range for this position will be $15,000 - $19,166 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Other compensation associated with the position may include a moving allowance, and salary supplement for administrative services as Graduate Program Director for the Graduate Prosthodontics Program.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Devote a significant portion of effort to clinical supervision and clinic coverage in support of patient care, student learning, and programmatic needs.
• Provide advanced didactic and laboratory instruction in fixed, removable, and digital prosthodontics, and supervise students in the delivery of patient care and clinical treatment.
• Develop and enhance program curriculum.
• Provide comprehensive oversight of program compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards, and ensure continuous readiness, regulatory adherence, evidence-based assessment, and successful accreditation outcomes.
• Provide oversight of program compliance with University of Washington Graduate School requirements to ensure ongoing adherence to academic policies and a successful program review outcomes.
• Contribute to patient-centered, interdisciplinary care, teaching, and collaborative treatment planning.
• Mentor and support student research activities
• Ensure the financial viability of the clinic.
• Contribute to activities that advance teaching, learning, research, and clinical practice.

The University of Washington Graduate Prosthodontics program is a CODA accredited 3-year residency training program. The program includes instruction in Fixed Prosthodontics, Removable Prosthodontics, Implant Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics. Students completing the program are awarded a Certificate in Prosthodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry. The Master of Science in Dentistry degree (MSD) requires planning, executing and defending an acceptable research project in addition to the didactic and clinical prosthodontic training.

All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• DDS, DMD, or foreign equivalent
• Completion of a post graduate program in Prosthodontics accredited by the ADA/CODA
• US Board Certification in Prosthodontics
• Minimum of five years’ experience providing didactic and clinical instruction in an academic setting.
• Record of obtaining extramural grant funding and publishing peer-reviewed research.
• Eligibility for dental licensure in Washington

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .

Benefits Information

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Disability Services

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