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Position Overview
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry (OSUCOD) seeks applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position at the rank of associate professor or professor for the Division of Pediatric Dentistry at OSUCOD. The primary responsibilities will include oral health research initiatives, didactic teaching and clinical instruction and supervision of residents as well as dental and dental hygiene students in all sites of patient care. This candidate will also provide direct patient care in the dental faculty practice, participate in scholarly activity, and rotate on-call duties with other full-time faculty. Other duties include supporting the overall mission of the division, participating in university, college, and hospital governance, contributing to the college’s continuing education programs, and maintaining significant and impactful research presence.
Visa/immigration sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates.
Performance Objectives
Successful performance is reviewed based on:
Education and Experience Requirements
Required: Candidates must have a DDS/DMD degree or equivalent degree, a certificate of pediatric dentistry from a CODA-accredited program and be a candidate for board certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. They also must be eligible for a regular or limited teaching license by the Ohio State Dental Board and sedation permit, to be credentialed at the OSUCOD, and to obtain a medical staff appointment at NCH. Information on state dental licensure is available at dental.ohio.gov/Licensure/Dentist.
Desired: Preference will be given to candidates with substantial full-time teaching experience and experience in the application of advanced pediatric dentistry education and an MS, PhD, or other advanced degree associated with significant research expertise. Applicants with extramural funding supporting research will be given preference as well. Board certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry is highly desirable.
Additional Information
Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application will remain open until filled. Application materials must include:
Required:
Cover letter Curriculum Vita (CV), Statement of Research, Statement of Teaching and Mentoring
The College
(The College of Dentistry (CoD) distinguishes itself nationally by engaging faculty throughout the campus, around the state, and across the country in a host of experiences that provide enriching opportunities. The College of Dentistry is Ohio’s only state-supported dental school, and it educates more than 60% of the state’s dentists. Comprised of ten divisions, the College supports nine advanced education programs
accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. In pre-doctoral clinical education, eight small group practice clinics that focus on comprehensive care will provide an ideal environment for dental and dental hygiene students to work in a vertically integrated model for delivering care. More information is available at OSU College of Dentistry.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) is the second largest pediatric hospital in the United States. Named to the Top 10 Honor Roll on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 list of “Best Children’s Hospitals,” NCH is one of America’s largest not-for-profit free-standing pediatric health care systems providing unique expertise in pediatric population health, behavioral health, genomics and health equity as the next frontiers in pediatric medicine, leading to best outcomes for the health of the whole child. Integrated clinical and research programs, as well as prioritizing quality and safety, are part of what allows NCH’s to advance its unique model of care. NCH’s has a staff of more than 14,000 that provides state-of-the-art wellness, preventive and rehabilitative care and diagnostic treatment during more than 1.6 million patient visits annually. As home to the Department of Pediatrics of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, NCH’s physicians train the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric specialists. The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at NCH is one of the Top 10 National Institutes of Health- funded free-standing pediatric research facilities. More information is available at NationwideChildrens.org.
Department Information
Its Department of Dentistry, with Sections of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, provides the full range of dental and ancillary services in a 30-chair dental clinic that is complemented by dedicated dental surgery operating rooms, all of which utilize Epic Wisdom and digital radiography. The Department sees a high volume of patients for ambulatory clinic visits, dental surgeries, sedations, emergency department visits, and provides care for inpatients. The pediatric dentistry residency training program is CODA-approved for 20 residents with NCH serving as the primary clinical training site.
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
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