Assistant/Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (DOQ)

Creighton University School of Dentistry is seeking a motivated individual to support and develop the clinical curriculum to provide dental students with a broad spectrum of experiences in the treatment of the Oral and Maxillofacial patient. The successful candidate for this 12-month, non-tenure track position will work with a team of dedicated faculty and leaders who are building on a rich legacy of excellence in dental education and expanding our capacity as a national resource for the dental profession.  Specific responsibilities will focus on clinical and didactic teaching at the pre-doctoral level, participation in research, service activities, and delivering continuing dental education for the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Primary appointment will be in the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.  Candidates must possess a dental degree (DDS/DMD) and a certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from a recognized program accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), equivalent post-graduate training, or have documented experiential qualifications.  Candidates must also be able to obtain a dental license in the State of Nebraska for which they are eligible and licensure for sedation. Rank will be determined upon qualifications and credentials of the successful candidate.
Candidates must possess strong organizational and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a collegial, interdisciplinary environment.  Creighton University is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university committed to excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.  Understanding the mission and purpose of the School of Dentistry, and the identity of Creighton University as a premier Catholic, Jesuit university is essential.  The School of Dentistry provides an exceptional education in an unrivaled clinical learning environment and is an integral component of Creighton University, a dynamic and growing institution located in Omaha, Nebraska.
 

 

 

Qualifications:

Candidates must possess a dental degree (DDS/DMD) and a certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from a recognized program accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), equivalent post-graduate training, or have documented experiential qualifications.  Candidates must also be able to obtain a dental license in the State of Nebraska for which they are eligible and licensure for sedation.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making in support of their goals, success, wellness, and needs;

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations;

Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others;

Ability to provide evidence of excellent university-level teaching and/or significant publications

 

 

Physical Requirements:

Seeing: 75 – 100%

Hearing: 75-100%

Standing/Climbing/Mobility: 25-49%

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0-24% (pound: 10 lbs.)

Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: 75 – 100%

Travel: No

Exposure to Blood Borne pathogens:  Yes

 

AAP/EEO Statement:

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.

 

Disclosure Statement: 

This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required.  Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE.  Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.