Requirement Qualifications
- DDS, DMD, or international equivalent degree
- Completion of a CODA or CDAC accredited advanced education training program in periodontics
- Minnesota dental license or eligible for Minnesota dental license by start of position (it may be possible for a faculty license to be obtained through the School of Dentistry)
- Certificate in Periodontology and/or Master's Degree in a related field
- Proof of authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in clinical and didactic instruction in periodontology
- Certification by the American Board of Periodontology or eligible for Board certification
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
The University of Minnesota is accepting applications for a salaried full-time (1.0 FTE) position as a clinical Assistant or Associate Professor of Periodontology. The Division of Periodontology seeks candidates whose training, experience, and service have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence. Primary responsibilities will include clinical and didactic teaching for predoctoral students in Periodontology and the Advanced Education Program in Periodontology; and service on School of Dentistry and University committees. This is a five-day-per-week position. Participation in private practice may be available.
This position is vital to the education and success of pre-doctoral, and postdoctoral, dental students. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and be driven to succeed in clinical teaching and provide the highest quality care to our diverse patient population. The person holding this position will work with Faculty, Staff, and Students to provide a positive and productive experience for periodontal patients.
The University of Minnesota's School of Dentistry invites applicants for part-time, adjunct faculty to instruct and serve as attending dentists in the clinical specialties within the Department of Developmental and Surgical Sciences.
Divisions within the Department of Developmental and Surgical Sciences carry out the teaching, research, service and outreach missions of the School of Dentistry and the University of Minnesota as they relate to their dental specialties. Included in this department are the following divisions and programs:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies Clinic
- Periodontology
The availability of adjunct (part-time, temporary) faculty positions within each division depends on the teaching, research and service needs of the respective divisions/programs.
A curriculum vitae, a letter of interest including a brief summary of clinical, teaching and scholarly activities, and names and addresses of three references should be attached to the online application. Visit umn.edu/jobs to apply.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
This position will remain open until filled.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
