Assistant or Associate Professor

University of Maryland, Baltimore • Baltimore, MD

146d • $135,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position Assistant or Associate Professor in the Division of Operative Dentistry & Cariology, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry. We are seeking dynamic, enthusiastic candidates with a strong commitment to dental education and a collaborative spirit. Ideal applicants will demonstrate a positive attitude toward teaching and a desire to grow professionally within academic dentistry.

Requirements

• DDS/DMD degree or foreign equivalent.
• Eligibility for dental licensure in the State of Maryland.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong communication skills, diplomacy, adaptability, and motivation.
• Organizational skills and a collaborative mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Operative dentistry residency, master's, or Ph.D. degrees in a related content area.
• Strong record of publications and scientific accomplishment.
• Dental educational research experience.
• Evidence of excellent university-level teaching and significant publications.
• Understanding of initial considerations for restoration of single-tooth edentulism via implant dentistry.
• Clinical experience with digital dentistry applications and workflow to include intraoral image acquisition and CAD/CAM of single-tooth restorations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute significantly to both preclinical and clinical instruction in Operative Dentistry.
• Dedicate approximately 60-80% of the role to teaching.
• Serve as course director and instructor for one or more core or elective courses, including course development and student mentoring.
• Support student learning, development, and decision-making to promote academic success and well-being.
• Collaborate with faculty to enhance teaching strategies and improve student outcomes.
• Participate in scholarly activities within and beyond the department.
• Engage in departmental, school, and university committees, meetings, and community service.
• Maintain a professional development plan that includes research or other scholarly pursuits.
• Conduct or contribute to dental research initiatives.
• Supervise undergraduate or graduate student research projects as needed.
• Demonstrate innovation in curriculum development and/or continuing education.
• Contribute to the professional community through peer review, grant panels, and participation in national/international conferences.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills, with a clear commitment to teaching and scholarship.
• Respond to assignments from the Chair of Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dean of the School of Dentistry to support departmental and school operations.
• Demonstrate teamwork in planning, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Benefits

• Annual patient volumes between 25K – 30K.
• A competitive annual salary.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, holidays and personal days.
• An academic appointment with the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees