Assistant/Associate Professor Surgical Services - Oral Surgery

About the role

The Creighton University School of Dentistry seeks a motivated individual to support the didactic and clinical curricula of the school, including patient services through the school's pre-doctoral clinic model. This 12-month tenure-track position works with a team of dedicated faculty members who are building on a rich legacy of excellence in dental education and expanding the school's capacity as a national resource in the dental profession.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the curriculum, particularly in pre-clinical courses and labs, as well as the clinic.
• Work with a team of dedicated faculty members to build on a rich legacy of excellence in dental education.
• Expand the school's 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 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 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.

Pay

Salary and academic rank will be based upon qualifications.

Schedule

This is a Clinician Educator, tenure-track position.

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. If selected for an interview, candidates may be asked to provide additional materials such as original academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a statement of teaching philosophy.