Maxillofacial Prosthodontist
About The Position
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry invites applications for a faculty position in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics within the Department of Restorative Sciences. This faculty member will hold a fixed-term or tenure-track appointment commensurate with the candidate's experience, academic accomplishments, and career goals. Position Summary: The successful candidate will contribute to the school's mission through excellence in teaching, clinical care, research, and service. Responsibilities include: Providing didactic and clinical instruction and mentoring to predoctoral and postdoctoral students in removable and fixed prosthodontics, implant dentistry, digital dentistry, and maxillofacial prosthodontics. Delivering comprehensive diagnosis, treatment planning, and prosthetic rehabilitation for patients with congenital or acquired craniofacial defects. Participating in interdisciplinary care with colleagues across UNC Health Care and the Health Sciences Schools (Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and Pharmacy). Engaging in scholarly activities, including clinical or translational research, and contributing to the advancement of the field. Participating in continuing education, faculty development, and professional service at the local, national, or international level. Opportunities Include Intramural practice through the UNC Dental Faculty Practice, with options for hospital privileges and practice in a hospital setting. Interdisciplinary research and clinical collaboration with UNC's world-class academic health center. Access to state-of-the-art facilities, including digital dentistry technologies and advanced simulation labs. Continuing education and professional service. We welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about advancing the field of maxillofacial prosthodontics through education, clinical care, and research.
Requirements
- DDS/DMD or equivalent degree
- Certificate from a CODA-accredited post-graduate prosthodontics program
- Additional Training and Experience in Maxillofacial prosthodontics.
- Excellent clinical credentials and experience in dental implants
- Demonstrated teaching and scholarly activity
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Nice To Haves
- Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics or Board Eligibility
- Experience in interdisciplinary care and collaborative research
Responsibilities
- Providing didactic and clinical instruction and mentoring to predoctoral and postdoctoral students in removable and fixed prosthodontics, implant dentistry, digital dentistry, and maxillofacial prosthodontics.
- Delivering comprehensive diagnosis, treatment planning, and prosthetic rehabilitation for patients with congenital or acquired craniofacial defects.
- Participating in interdisciplinary care with colleagues across UNC Health Care and the Health Sciences Schools (Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and Pharmacy).
- Engaging in scholarly activities, including clinical or translational research, and contributing to the advancement of the field.
- Participating in continuing education, faculty development, and professional service at the local, national, or international level.
Benefits
- University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
- UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
