Maxillofacial Prosthodontist

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Division of Comprehensive Oral Health houses several disciplines including, Periodontology, Dental Hygiene, Comprehensive Dentistry, Operative Dentistry/BioMaterials, Prosthodontics, and Endodontics. The Prosthodontics discipline focuses on the restoration and replacement of teeth and/or craniofacial structures. Strategic Plan – UNC School of Dentistry

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry invites applications for a faculty position in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics within the Department of Restorative Sciences. This faculty member will hold a fixed-term or tenure-track appointment commensurate with the candidate’s experience, academic accomplishments, and career goals. Position Summary: The successful candidate will contribute to the school’s mission through excellence in teaching, clinical care, research, and service. Responsibilities include:

• Providing didactic and clinical instruction and mentoring to predoctoral and postdoctoral students in removable and fixed prosthodontics, implant dentistry, digital dentistry, and maxillofacial prosthodontics.
• Delivering comprehensive diagnosis, treatment planning, and prosthetic rehabilitation for patients with congenital or acquired craniofacial defects.
• Participating in interdisciplinary care with colleagues across UNC Health Care and the Health Sciences Schools (Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and Pharmacy).
• Engaging in scholarly activities, including clinical or translational research, and contributing to the advancement of the field.
• Participating in continuing education, faculty development, and professional service at the local, national, or international level.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: DDS/DMD or equivalent degree Certificate from a CODA-accredited post-graduate prosthodontics program Additional Training and Experience in Maxillofacial prosthodontics. Excellent clinical credentials and experience in dental implants Demonstrated teaching and scholarly activity Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Preferred Qualifications: Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics or Board Eligibility Experience in interdisciplinary care and collaborative research