Description
Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry, an innovative and dynamic school that has one of the first graduate endodontic programs in the world, is seeking to hire a full-time faculty either in a non-tenured clinical-track or tenure-track, or tenured faculty with experience in clinical education and practice as well as scholarly activities.
Faculty with tenure can be considered for this position if they have the credential and achievement suited for this track. Appointment to the tenure track requires an advanced graduate degree and capabilities to obtain, or a record of outstanding, funded research as well as a demonstrated record of outstanding funded research in a field relevant to endodontology.
The faculty candidate in the non-tenured clinical track should have a track record of didactic and clinical teaching as well as clinical practice and achievement in supporting research of residents or dental students.
The faculty is expected to teach in the predoctoral and postgraduate programs of the department and engage in direct patient care at all clinics of the dental school;. Salary and Academic rank are commensurate with experience and credentials.
Requirements
Required Qualifications: Candidates must have a Certificate in endodontics from a CODA accredited postgraduate program, graduate teaching experience and practice, and capability to supervise Master of Sciences theses of endodontic residents. Candidates must be eligible for either full licensure to practice dentistry or a teaching license in Pennsylvania. Preference will be given to candidates who have an American board certification in Endodontics.
In addition, candidates must demonstrate a record of leadership, administrative, and organizational skills with the ability to manage complex curricular and clinical issues to lead the department in an active phase of growth and change. Candidates must also have experience in new pedagogical methods including patient-centered and evidence-based oral health care.
Temple University is committed to the policy that all applicants shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Applications must be submitted online.
For specific questions or for more information regarding this position or for interested and qualified candidates to apply please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three professional references to: Associate Dean. JoAnn Nyquist, 3223 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, or [email protected]. Temple is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
