Assistant/Associate Professor of Prosthodontics

Creighton University School of Dentistry is seeking a motivated individual to support the didactic and clinical curricula of the school through a broad spectrum of patient services through the Clinic Model.

The 12-month position will work with a team of dedicated faculty who are building on a rich legacy of excellence in dental education and expanding our capacity as a national resource in the dental profession. Responsibilities include supporting the delivery of the curriculum notably in the preclinical courses and labs in addition to the clinic. Primary appointment will be in the Department of Prosthodontics. Qualified candidates must have a DDS or DMD degree or, an equivalent degree from an international program along with completion of an ADA accredited clinical specialty program and successful completion of Part I and Part II of the National Board Dental Examination, prior to the date of hire. Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Nebraska and acquire credentialing from applicable third-party payer systems.

Prosthodontic specialty degree or private practice with documented experience in Prosthodontics is preferred but not mandatory. General dentists are also encouraged to apply. Candidates must also possess strong organizational and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a collegial, interdisciplinary environment. This is a non-tenure position and will require academic appointment in the Clinician Educator track and having the opportunity for transition to a tenure track. Academic rank will be based upon qualifications.

Qualifications:

• DDS or DMD degree or, an equivalent degree from an international program along with completion of an ADA accredited clinical specialty program
• Successful completion of Part I and Part II of the National Board Dental Examination.
• Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Nebraska and acquire credentialing from applicable third-party payer systems.
• 2-4 years prior teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making in support of their goals, success, wellness, and needs;
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations;
• Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others;
• Ability to provide evidence of excellent university-level teaching and/or significant publications

Physical Requirements:

• Seeing: 75 - 100%
• Hearing: 75-100%
• Standing/Climbing/Mobility: 25-49%
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0-24% (pound: 10 lbs.)
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: 75 - 100%
• Travel: No
• Exposure to Blood Borne pathogens: Yes