Assistant Professor Term - Periodontics

Department:

Diagnosis & Oral Health

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular Term (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R107974

Position Description:

The Department of Diagnosis and Oral Health, Division of Periodontics at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry (ULSD) is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Assistant Professor Term faculty position in Periodontics.  Applicants must possess a DDS/DMD degree or equivalent and be eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Candidates must have completed a formal training program in Periodontics, preferably from a CODA­ accredited institution, or possess a Master or PhD in Periodontics. Candidates who are Board eligible or are certified by the American Board of Periodontology are preferred.

The applicant should have demonstrated excellence in clinical and didactic teaching, an ongoing commitment to dental education and service, and evidence of scholarly activity is advantageous. Candidates with proven teaching experience, including course directorship are preferable. A proven ability to conduct research and an Academic Clinician with evidence of mentoring students of all levels is also highly desirable.

The successful applicant will:

• Provide pre-clinical instruction and supervise clinical student learning experiences at both the Pre-and Post-doctoral level including advanced surgical procedures, dental implants, implant site development, esthetic procedures and IV sedation.

• Participate in didactic instruction in periodontal content areas, perform student assessments, and take part in faculty calibration and development in pre-clinical and clinical areas at both the Pre-and Post-doctoral level.

• Engage in service activities in the University, the community, and with national organizations.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Qualified applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae and two professional reference letters

Equal Employment Opportunity

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