Assistant/Associate Professor of Surgical Services - Oral Surgery

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

• 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 in Oral Surgery; 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 oral surgery 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.
• Candidates must possess 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.
• Candidates must also possess strong organizational and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a collegial, interdisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Specialty certificate in Oral Surgery from an ADA CODA accredited Oral Surgery program.
• Certificate from an ADA CODA accredited 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 oral surgery curriculum.
• Prior full-time or >50% dental academic position with experiential evidence of course assignments in clinical, laboratory, classroom teaching support of oral surgery curriculum.

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.

Skills

Strong organizational and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a collegial, interdisciplinary environment.

About the Role

This is a Clinician Educator, tenure-track position.

Department

Primary appointment will be in the Department of Surgical Services - Oral Surgery.