Visiting Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor (Non-Tenure)

Prosthodontics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

A leading academic dental institution in Chicago is seeking a Visiting Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor to teach and supervise dental students in the Prosthodontics program. This position offers the opportunity to engage in research and course directorship while collaborating with various academic departments. Applicants should hold a DDS/DMD degree, possess eligibility for dental licensure in Illinois, and demonstrate teaching and mentorship experience. The salary range is competitive, from $110,000 to $155,000, depending on appointment percentage.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for dental licensure in Illinois.
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, research, and service.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and instruct pre‑doctoral and/or postgraduate dental students.
• Participate in research and course directorship.
• Engage collaboratively with other academic departments.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Digital dentistry

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

DDS/DMD (or equivalent)

Formal Prosthodontics training program or GPR/AEGD program

Job description

Visiting Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor (Non-Tenure)

Chicago

The University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry (UIC COD) invites applications for part-time or full-time (.20 FTE to 1.0 FTE) faculty to serve as a Visiting Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry. This non‑tenure track position will support the Pre‑Doctoral and/or Advanced Prosthodontics program and offers an exceptional opportunity to teach outstanding pre‑doctoral and post‑graduate students while working collaboratively with faculty and staff at a leading urban academic health sciences center. We are seeking experienced academic leaders in dental education who will build upon our established educational foundation and advance the mission of the Department and the College.

The selected individuals will have primary responsibilities in the supervision and clinical instruction of pre‑doctoral and/or postgraduate dental students, with additional opportunities for research, course directorship, and participation in faculty dental practice. Minimum requirements include a DDS/DMD (or equivalent) degree, eligibility for dental licensure in Illinois, a strong commitment to interdisciplinary care, and willingness to engage collaboratively with other academic departments.

Preferred qualifications include completion of a formal Prosthodontics training program or GPR/AEGD program at a CODA‑accredited institution, demonstrated experience in teaching, mentoring, research, and service, a strong command of digital dentistry, experience with peer‑reviewed publishing, and a proven ability to foster collaborative relationships across disciplines. Candidates must possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, demonstrated experience in mentoring and leadership, and a strong commitment to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of groups and individuals.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $110,000 to $155,000. The listed range is based on a full‑time (1.0 FTE) and will be prorated based on the actual percent appointed. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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