Clinical Assistant Professor in Community Engagement

Position Details

The Indiana University School of Dentistry is currently recruiting for a full-time (1.0 FTE) clinical-track faculty position focused on Community-Based Dental Education (CBDE) within our department of Dental Public Health and Dental Informatics.

Key Responsibilities

• Cook up and oversee Community-Based Dental Education (CBDE) student rotations, community-based educational experiences, and service-learning activities
• Provide instruction and direct the Community Based Dental Education courses and curriculum within the pre-doctoral dental education program, including student assessment and program evaluation and improvement
• Support development and maintenance of community clinical sites and external partnerships that support student learning experiences
• Contribute to didactic, community-based, and service-learning activities in Dental Public Health and related areas, including coordination of student learning opportunities that support achievement of competency in oral health promotion and prevention
• Mentor predoctoral and graduate students engaged in community-based and public health activities
• Develop and disseminate community-engaged scholarship including program evaluation assessment activities, and peer-reviewed publications
• Participate in institutional service at the department, school, and university levels
• Collaborate with community clinical sites, public health agencies, and external partners to support community-based educational experiences and service-learning activities

Our Commitment

As the state’s premier urban research institution, Indiana University is committed to being a welcoming campus community. As a member of that community, the IU School of Dentistry seeks candidates whose teaching, service, scholarship, research and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning, working, and patient care environments. This commitment is core to our mission through our school-owned clinics and educational programs in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Salary and Rank

Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualification.

Special Instructions

This posting will be open until filled. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit the following documents:

• Signed letter of intent
• Complete curriculum vitae
• Names of three professional references with contact information. (When requested, submitted reference letters must be provided on letterhead with the referee’s signature.)

For Best Consideration Date

07/15/2026

Expected Start Date

09/01/2026

Posting Number

IU-101588-2026