Professor of Endodontics - Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is seeking to fill the position of Chair of the Department of Endodontics. This is a full-time, appointment stream (nontenure) faculty position, with the academic rank determined by the candidate's qualifications and experience. The Chair will lead a nationally recognized department known for its excellence in education, clinical care, research, and service. The department is poised for growth and innovation, and the successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping its future, expanding its impact, and fostering excellence across its academic, clinical, and research missions. A primary expectation is to recruit, develop, and retain outstanding faculty and attract talented residents to maintain the department's national prominence. The Chair will collaborate with faculty, staff, students, residents, and institutional leaders to advance initiatives in oral health equity, community-based education, access to care in underserved areas, translational and population health research, and evidence-based clinical practice.

Requirements

Dental degree.
Advanced education certificate in Endodontics from a CODA-accredited program.
Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics (ABE).
Ability to obtain and maintain a Pennsylvania dental license.
Minimum of five years of clinical practice.
Minimum of five years of teaching experience as a full-time or part-time faculty member associated with an endodontic department.

Nice To Haves

Additional academic and/or leadership training.
Documented record of achievement in teaching, scholarship, and service related to the specialty of endodontics.
Demonstrated leadership experience and success in fostering collaborative, interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership aligned with the school's mission to improve oral and overall health through education, research, and service.
Provide didactic and clinical instruction of residents.
Engage in scholarly activities and service.
Provide support to the program director of the Advanced Dental Education and Residency Program in Endodontics.
Engage in scholarship.
Mentor faculty in teaching and in securing extramural research funding.
Advance curricular integration of endodontics in predoctoral and residency programs.
Manage departmental resources, personnel, and strategic planning with transparency and fiscal accountability.
Perform additional departmental administrative duties as may apply.
Participate in the University Dental Health Services faculty practice.