General Dentistry Faculty - - Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

East Carolina University

Commensurate with Qualifications

life insurance, 401(k), 403(b)

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Mar 25, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	General Dentistry Faculty - - Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
Position Number	002229
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	AAH SODM GDD Management
Department Homepage	https://dental.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	DENTAL MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Clinical Assistant Professor
Working Title	General Dentistry Faculty - - Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category	Faculty (Dentist)
Organizational Unit Overview	The School of Dental Medicine is composed of ten administrative offices and four academic departments. The Administrative units include the Offices of the Dean, Vice Dean, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics, Assistant Dean for Academic Success and the Assistant Dean for Business Operations and Financial Affairs. The four academic departments are Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, General Dentistry and Foundational Sciences. Included in the mission of the School of Dental Medicine is to educate dental care providers (both dental students and dental residents) and to address the oral health care needs in rural populations of North Carolina . The School of Dental Medicine meets these missions by operating dental clinics that provide both educational experiences for the dental students and residents and provides dental care to the residents of North Carolina. These clinics occur in both Ross Hall in Greenville, North Carolina, as well as Community Service-Learning Centers located throughout North Carolina. To operate these clinics, appropriate dental auxiliaries and clinical staff are needed.
Job Duties	The General Dentistry Faculty in the School of Dental Medicine is responsible for teaching all forms of comprehensive general dentistry to pre-doctoral students. This position will be in the Department of General Dentistry. The General Dentistry Faculty reports directly to the Division Director of Pre-Doctoral Clinical Education. The General Dentistry Department works in close cooperation with the Offices of Academic Support, Clinical Affairs, and Dental Education and Informatics to support the School's programs and initiatives. In addition, the department works closely with other Schools and Colleges of East Carolina University and other components of the University of North Carolina, as well as local/regional educational and clinical programs. Specific duties include: Instructing pre-doctoral students in the following environments: simulation laboratory, didactic (classroom / seminar), and clinic. Willingness to learn or apply the skills to prepare and teach pre-clinical General Dentistry. Willingness and ability to cover pre-doctoral students in the clinical setting in procedures as pertaining to the General Dentistry Model of the School of Dental Medicine. Helping ensure the dental students are competent in the management of patients requiring all disciplines of dentistry. Actively participating in the school's faculty practice. Participating in emergency call Seeking to serve on committees and boards for state/federal government agencies, professional societies, and/or within the school. Providing coverage as needed to the Community Service Learning Centers for clinical teaching and patient care. Actively engaging in community service with students / residents Conducting basic or clinical research, and/or other scholarly activities, that will qualify for appropriate promotion. Commitment to the Mission and Vision of the School of Dental Medicine including both a community- based and a generalist model of dental education. Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Pre-Doctoral Clinical Education, Chair of General Dentistry, and the Dean of the School of Dental Medicine that are essential to division's and school's operations. Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program ( ORP) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b, 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System ( TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability. The General Dentistry Faculty member must qualify for a fixed-term, tenured or tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank/title of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Contingent upon available funding.
Minimum Education/Experience	DDS or DMD from a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited institution, or equivalent Eligibility for a North Carolina Dental License
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	Eligibility for dental licensure in North Carolina (a NC dental license must be secured prior to the first day of employment)
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Experience delivering evidence-based teaching and practice Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate or General Practice Residency Certificate or Fellowship or Masters in Operative or a Comprehensive Dentistry Residency Certificate
Special Instructions to Applicant	East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents: Curriculum Vitae Letter of Interest List of Three References (noting contact information) Two original letters of recommendation are required for employment. The candidate of choice should have the original signed letters mailed to: Nancy Blackmon (PN00963) Employee Support Services ECU School of Dental Medicine 1851 MacGregor Downs Road Greenville, NC 27834 Questions can be directed to: Dr. Maggie Pafford Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date	03/25/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins	04/24/2025
Rank Level	Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/85198
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