Description
Position Information
| Position Title | Faculty, Periodontics & Director of Predoctoral Periodontal Education |
|---|---|
| Position Type | Faculty |
| Department | Specialty Dentistry |
| Full or Part Time | Full Time |
| Pay Grade | Dependent on Rank |
Position Summary Information
Department Specific Information
Join Northeast Ohio Medical University’s (NEOMED) New Bitonte College of Dentistry
NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a skilled periodontics educator who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment.
At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.
Benefits & Perks
NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.
Healthcare Coverage
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance
Retirement
State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future
Paid Time Off
Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year
Additional Benefits
Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45)
Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance
Summary
Full-time faculty position in the Department of Specialty Dentistry responsible for development and implementation of the predoctoral curriculum in periodontics in the DDS program, including didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching. Contributes to the teaching, research, and service missions of the department and the college. Faculty rank and determination of tenure/tenure-track or non-tenure track appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Extramural clinical practice time to be negotiated.
Principal Functional Responsibilities
Research: Participate in scholarly activities and/or research as appropriate.
Service: Active participation on college and university committees will be required and assigned. In addition, membership and participation in state and national professional dental organizations is strongly encouraged.
- DDS/DMD or equivalent.
- Must be eligible for licensure in the state of Ohio for a Dentist License or a Limited Dental Teaching License.
- Qualified to be appointed as a faculty member in the College of Dentistry (rank commensurate with qualifications).
- Clinical proficiency in periodontics.
Preferred Qualifications
- Residency: Certificate of advanced education in periodontics from a CODA-approved periodontics residency.
- Teaching Experience and Expertise: Experienced dental educator with experience in curriculum and course development and teaching at the predoctoral level. Interested in educational innovation and up to date on contemporary educational approaches. Openness to new educational approaches. Didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching experience preferred.
- Accreditation Knowledge and Experience: Knowledge of, and experience with, accreditation of predoctoral dental education programs by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Able to collaborate with college administration to ensure ongoing compliance with CODA standards.
- Research and Scholarship: Track record of research/scholarship and potential to contribute to the research program of the college and university.
- Contemporary Digital Technologies: Knowledge/experience with contemporary digital dentistry technologies.
- Board Certification: Board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Periodontology is preferred but not required.
- Collaborative: Can work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, and students at the college and the university.
- Humanistic Environment: Committed to building a humanistic culture/climate within the college and to fostering student success.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment.
Posting Detail Information
NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines
In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.
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Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Values
Optional Documents
