Adjunct Assistant Professor

Adjunct Assistant Faculty in the School of Dentistry's Comprehensive Care Clinic faculty are responsible to oversee, teach and direct pre-doctoral students in the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment and management of dental patients. 
They support Group Leaders in evaluating the clinical and professional development of students. They must be proficient to teach, demonstrate, and assess general practice-level procedures in restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, and periodontics, and to assess and manage dental emergencies. They are expected to support all clinical policies and procedures of the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. 
Please note that this is a 20% time position.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All qualified candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Required Qualifications: 

• DDS, DMD or equivalent degree 
• License to practice dentistry in Minnesota 
• In good standing with the Minnesota Board of Dentistry 
• Five or more years' experience in the practice of general dentistry

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in clinical or preclinical teaching 
• Experience in a community outreach setting 
• AEGD or GPR certificate 

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the state’s only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest. The School of Dentistry advances health through scientific discovery, innovative education, and the highest quality care for all communities. Our impact extends beyond dental offices to classrooms and clinics throughout the region. We educate dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental educators, and research scientists.

Pay Range: $8,456; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.  Learn more about retirement plans .

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

This position will remain open until filled.

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