Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry

About The Herman Ostrow School Of Dentistry Of USC

Since 1897, the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC has shaped talented students into outstanding dental professionals. Through challenging clinical education, cutting-edge research, and a commitment to service, Ostrow provides future oral health professionals with the skills they need to excel. We are committed to maintaining an environment of excellence and eminence, and this commitment shines through in all that we do.

About The Role

The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC is seeking a skilled, part-time 20%, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry faculty position to join the Department of Advanced Periodontology team. This position plays a critical role in clinical teaching in the post-doctoral Advanced Periodontology Program. In this program, you will focus on diagnosis, risk assessment, treatment planning, and surgical periodontal and dental implant therapy. Direct faculty supervision is a required component of resident education, ensuring high-quality patient care while providing the hands-on clinical training necessary for residents to develop competency and meet program accreditation standards. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a leading dental school that values collaboration, professional growth, and a commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Tech pre-doctoral Advanced periodontics (resident classes)
• Diagnosis
• Risk assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Surgical periodontal therapy
• Dental Implant therapy
• Laboratory instruction
• Clinical instruction
• Mentor and evaluate students

Minimum Qualifications

• DDS degree
• Certificate in Periodontology from US accredited Periodontology program
• Valid California dental license
• Candidates with Diplomate Status (or Board eligible) from American Board of Periodontology and Masters of Since degree are considered favorably
• At least 2 years in clinical periodontology and implant surgery
• Experience in resective and regenerative periodontal surgery
• Experience in periodontal mucogingival and plastic surgery
• Experience in implant surgery and implant site development, including autogenous as well as biomaterials regenerative procedures.

Why Join Us?

This role directly supports USC’s mission of excellence in education and patient care by ensuring students have the tools they need to succeed clinically and academically. You’ll be joining a collaborative team in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where your contributions have a meaningful impact every day.

Pay

The hourly base salary for this position is $41.20 - $43.00/hr.

When To Apply?

For information and to apply, interested applicants must submit a cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to:

Casey Chen, Ph.D.
Professor and Co-Chair Department of Endodontics and Periodontics
Associate Dean of Applied Biomedical and Clinical Sciences
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
University of Southern California
925 West 34th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0064
c/o: Denise Cortez
Email: dmcortez@ostrow.usc.edu

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Job ID REQ20179321
Posted Date 08/26/2026

To apply, interested applicants must submit a cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to the above address.