Assistant/Associate Professor of Prosthodontics

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of the curriculum notably in the pre-clinical courses and labs in addition to the clinic.

Work with a team of dedicated faculty who are building on a rich legacy of excellence in dental education and expanding our capacity as a national resource in the dental profession.

Requirements

• Required DDS or DMD degree from an ADA/CODA accredited institution or an equivalent degree from an international program combined with an ADA/CODA accredited certificate of completion from an applicable specialty;
• Or a DDS or DMD degree from an ADA/CODA accredited institution with ADA/CODA accredited post graduate training in Advanced General Dentistry or demonstrated prosthodontic experience deemed commensurate with post-graduate training;
• Successful completion of Part I and Part II of the National Board Dental Examination or the Integrated National Board Dental Examination prior to the date of hire;
• An unrestricted Nebraska Dental License or be eligible to obtain an unrestricted Nebraska Dental License in a category for which they are eligible and also acquire credentialing from applicable third-party payer systems;
• A strong organizational and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a collegial, interdisciplinary environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A specialty certificate and/or Master of Science in Prosthodontics from an ADA accredited prosthodontic program;
• A Certificate from a post graduate program in General Dentistry (AEGD/GPR); or a multi-year general dentistry commitment as part of military service with experiential evidence of course assignments in clinical, laboratory, classroom teaching support of prosthodontic curriculum (removable/fixed/implants).
• Prior full-time or >50% dental academic position with experiential evidence of course assignments in clinical, laboratory, classroom teaching support of prosthodontic curriculum (removable/fixed/implants).

Qualifications

• Required DDS or DMD degree from an ADA/CODA accredited institution or an equivalent degree from an international program combined with an ADA/CODA accredited certificate of completion from an applicable specialty;
• Successful completion of Part I and Part II of the National Board Dental Examination or the Integrated National Board Dental Examination prior to the date of hire;
• An unrestricted Nebraska Dental License or be eligible to obtain an unrestricted Nebraska Dental License in a category for which they are eligible and also acquire credentialing from applicable third-party payer systems.

Benefits

The School of Dentistry provides an exceptional education in an unrivaled clinical learning environment and is an integral component of Creighton University, a dynamic and growing institution located in Omaha, Nebraska.

Schedule

The position is a 12 month tenure-track position.

Pay

Academic rank and salary will be based upon qualifications.

About the Role

The position is in the Department of Prosthodontics.

Contact Information

To apply, candidates should submit their application through Interfolio. The complete application must include a cover letter, CV/resume, and letters of recommendation, at least two of which should speak to the candidate’s teaching ability. A statement of teaching philosophy as it applies to dental education and a formal presentation to the faculty body a sample of scholarly activity may also be requested if the candidate is called for an interview.