Attending Clinical Open Rank Faculty, Pediatric Dentistry

High Point University•High Point, NC

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

High Point University's Workman School of Dental Medicine is seeking a full-time Pediatric Dentist to join their HPU Health- Oral Health Network. This non-tenure track faculty position involves clinical care, education of future dentists, and shaping pediatric protocols across multiple facilities. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a new dental school, build a Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program, and address unmet needs for specialized dental care in the Triad region. The position emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and a real-world private practice model.

Requirements

DDS or DMD degree (or foreign equivalent).
Active full dental licensure in the state of North Carolina (or eligible for North Carolina dental licensure).
Completion of a CODA-accredited pediatric dentistry program in the US.
Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Dentistry.
Robust verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional receptiveness and approachability.
Poised and professional representation of HPU WSDM.
Receptive to feedback, performance improvement, and continuous coaching.
Knowledge of HPU WSDM’s core values and mission.
Strong ability to articulate operational and analytical data.
Clinical documentation, diagnosis, and treatment planning using electronic health records (EHR) such as EPIC systems.
Ability to travel to oral health network sites.
Ability to develop affiliations with associated healthcare systems (children’s hospitals).
Adaptability.
Integrity and innovation.
Trustworthy.

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience in clinical practice of dentistry.
Leadership experience and program building.
Proficiency in providing pediatric dental care in an ambulatory, inpatient, operating room, and urgent care setting.
Demonstrated passion for treatment and clinical supervision.
Strong interest in residency program development.

Responsibilities

Serve in clinical and academic roles, educating future dentists.
Shape pediatric protocols across facilities.
Provide primary and specialty oral health care services.
Deliver and teach clinical instruction in pediatric dentistry to predoctoral students and AEGD residents.
Play an integral role in designing and launching a Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program, with potential to serve as Program Director.
Work alongside top-tier faculty in various dental specialties to provide coordinated care.
Champion the CARE model (Compassion, Advocacy, Responsibility, Excellence) in teaching and patient interactions.
Implement quality improvement (QI) measures across the Pediatric Dentistry program.
Utilize proactive approaches to mitigate errors and conduct root cause analysis.
Travel to practice sites to ensure faculty and resident experiences are met.
Develop the pediatric dental practice at the Workman School of Dental Medicine (WSDM).
Ensure compliance with all standards required by the Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA), including preparation for internal program audits and compliance of all practice sites.
Assist in the development of the pre-doc curriculum, faculty calibration, evidence-based care guidelines, and continuing education.
Teach pre-doctoral students in accordance with the needs of the Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Innovation.
Create or assist in the foundation of a residency curriculum.
Perform all duties directed by the Dean, the Director of Pediatric Dentistry, and the executive leadership team (ELT).