Faculty, General Dentistry

This is a full-time tenure- or non-tenure track appointment at either the assistant or associate professor rank in the Bitonte College of Dentistry's DDS program.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic, preclinical, and clinical instruction in all aspects of general dentistry to dental students, including but not limited to:
  • Patient Centered Oral Health
  • Evidence Based Dentistry
  • Dental Anatomy
  • Occlusion
  • Temporal Mandibular Dysfunction (TMD)
  • Operative Dentistry
  • Dental Materials
  • Prosthodontics
• Participate in scholarly activities and/or research as appropriate to track/rank.
• Active participation on college and university committees.
• Membership and participation in state and national professional dental organizations is strongly encouraged.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department Chair.

Requirements

• DDS/DMD degree from an ADA-accredited dental school, or equivalent.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Dentist License or a Limited Dental Teaching License in the state of Ohio at the time of appointment.
• Teaching experience in predoctoral dental education.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's degree or Certificate or AEGD/GPR Training from an ADA-accredited dental school (preferred but not required).
• Prior clinical practice experience in general dentistry.
• Experienced dental educator with expertise in didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching in a predoctoral curriculum, including course development and implementation.
• Interest/experience in educational innovation and contemporary educational approaches.
• Knowledge/experience in digital dentistry.
• Interest in and/or track record of research/scholarship.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
• Committed to building a humanistic culture/climate within the college and fostering student success.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to utilize a phone, computer, and other office equipment.

About the Department

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University's (NEOMED) new Bitonte College of Dentistry. NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We seek a skilled general dentistry educator who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment.

At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. We seek individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach.

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Long-term care coverage options.
  • Life insurance.
• Retirement
  • State retirement plan with 14% employer matching.
• Paid Time Off
  • Generous vacation and sick leave.
  • 11 paid holidays each year.
• Additional Benefits
  • Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45).
  • Ongoing investment in professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification.
  • Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance.