Tenured/Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor in Operative Dentistry - Military Veterans

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Sciences invites applications for a full-time tenure track or tenure-eligible Assistant or Associate Professor faculty position in the Division of Operative Dentistry. This position will report to the Division Director of the Division of Operative Dentistry. This is tenure/tenure track position, and the rank will be commensurate with the candidate's credentials.

Candidates must have expertise in Operative Dentistry with dedication and commitment to providing excellent education to predoctoral dental and dental therapy students that will contribute to their providing quality care and service to patients. Candidates must be able to work well with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students to provide a positive working environment.

Candidates must have expertise in Operative Dentistry with dedication and commitment to providing excellent education to predoctoral dental and dental therapy students that will contribute to their providing quality care and service to patients. Candidates must be able to work well with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students to provide a positive working environment.
Candidates must have expertise in Operative Dentistry with dedication and commitment to providing excellent education to predoctoral dental and dental therapy students that will contribute to their providing quality care and service to patients. Candidates must be able to work well with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students to provide a positive working environment.
Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching in didactic and/or clinic simulation courses, and, at some point, directing a course
• Supervising/teaching in predoc clinics
• Collaboratively work with faculty from the Division of Comprehensive Care in providing instruction and oversight to students with restorative procedures
• Pursuing scholarly activities, including research with a dedicated focus or subject area
• Developing an area of expertise
• Participating in teaching enrichment, in-service, and standardization programs
• Counseling and mentoring predoc students
• Providing feedback and actively supporting teaching innovation within the Division
• Participating on committees at the level of the Department, School, and/or University
• Involvement in other service-oriented activities, including clinical practice
• Actively involved in dental associations and organizations at the national and/or international level
• Contributing to the School of Dentistry's strategic plan, e.g., assisting in the acquisition of digital dentistry within the curriculum

• DDS, DMD, or recognized international equivalent degree
• Completion of an advanced education training program in Operative Dentistry (from a U.S. CODA-approved program)
• Minnesota dental license or eligible for Minnesota dental license, preferably by start date
• Documented experience in teaching, research, and service to meet the tenured/tenure-eligible requirement
• Experience with digital dentistry â" e.g., scanning, designing, printing, and milling in the fabrication of dental restorations

• Two years of experience providing patient care and supervision in an academic setting
• MS or PhD in Operative Dentistry or an allied field (e.g., cariology, biomaterials, education, etc.)
• Advanced understanding of incorporating digital technologies in education, curriculum design, and course development
• Ability to incorporate progressive pedagogical methods
• Demonstrated history of quality clinical and didactic teaching at the pre-doctoral level
• History of funded research and/or publication in Operative Dentistry or related fields
• Dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment
• Successful experience working with a diverse patient base