Assistant Professor - Full-Time Faculty

About the role

The University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine (UPSDM) invites applications for an appointment stream, non-tenure, faculty position in the Department of Dental Anesthesiology at the Assistant Professor level. The candidate must have a DDS or DMD degree and a general practice residency or equivalent. The candidate must possess or be eligible to obtain an appropriate license for clinical practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, demonstrable experience with treating special needs dental patients, and an interest in mentoring. We are seeking an outstanding individual with excellent leadership skills to contribute to all aspects of our enterprise, including clinical practice, our educational programs, and the research impact of our institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the vision of the Department
• Provide didactic and clinical instruction of students and residents
• Engage in scholarly activities
• Participate in interdisciplinary care
• Deliver excellent dental care to patients with special needs
• Participate in the faculty practice (encouraged)

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree
• General practice residency or equivalent
• Possession or eligibility for a Pennsylvania clinical license
• Demonstrable experience treating special needs dental patients
• Interest in mentoring

Preferred qualifications

• Collaborative leadership skills
• Commitment to educating the next generation of dental providers

Work environment

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is a research-intensive school located on the University’s main campus in Pittsburgh, contiguous with the other five health science schools. The School collaborates closely with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), an internationally renowned academic medical center and healthcare enterprise. The infrastructure supports clinicians and educators with innovative clinical programs, biomedical research, and health sciences research.