Faculty Positions

Group Practice Faculty College of Dental Medicine – Illinois

The College of Dental Medicine-Illinois (CDMI) at Midwestern University is a new predoctoral dental education program located in suburban Chicago, IL. CDMI is developing an innovative, integrated and patient-centered curriculum focusing on clinical excellence, critical thinking and ethical practice with an emphasis on oral health and the prevention and management of oral diseases in an evidence-based environment.

CDMI is seeking full-time clinical faculty to serve in the Group Practice student clinics at the rank of Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor to begin February, 2014. Primary responsibility is for the overall well-being of the patients being treated. The Group Practice faculty member has responsibility for instruction and demonstration in one-on-one, small group and plenary settings. The Group Practice faculty will supervise student dentists and provide direct patient care as required by the degree of difficulty of certain cases or for demonstration purposes. There is an opportunity to engage in scholarly activity, as deemed appropriate and as mutually agreed upon by the Group Practice Faculty and CDMI administration.

Candidates must possess a DMD/DDS degree, excellent clinical skills and at least 3 years experience in dental practice and/or dental education. GPR or AEGD training is desirable. This individual must be eligible for a license to practice dentistry in the state of Illinois or be eligible for a restricted faculty license. Excellent interpersonal and collegial attributes are essential along with a patient and learner-centered focus, in a humanistic environment. Experience with electronic patient records and educational software programs will be beneficial.

Appointment at the Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor level will be based on individual experience and credentials. Midwestern University offers competitive salaries and opportunities exist for advancement.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and 3 professional references to:

Midwestern University Dental Institute Attn: Dr. Darryn Weinstein 3450 Lacey Rd., Suite 120 Downers Grove, IL 60515

Applications can also be made on-line at:

https://www4.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/midwestern/PublicJobs/Canviewjobs.cfm?

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Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, Director of the Division of Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry is seeking applicants for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor position to serve as the Director of the Division of Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry. The candidate should have experience and demonstrated leadership skills in teaching and providing patient care using current evidence-based methods in caries management. The responsibilities forthis position will include designing and implementing a new curriculum in cariology and restorative dentistry, teaching, development of contemporary didactic curriculum materials, lecturing, preclinical instruction, and research in the field of cariology. Applicants should be familiar with current pedagogical teaching methods including evidence-basedoral health care. Qualified candidates must have a DDS, DMD or equivalent and must have an MSc or PhD degree (preferable) and funded research track records. Email CV to Dr. Lisa Deem, Chair Search Committee, ldeem@dental.temple.edu. Temple University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, female and minority applicants areencouraged to apply.