Assistant/Associate Professor of Oral Health Promotion, Division of Community and Preventive Dentistry

Assistant/Associate Professor of Oral Health Promotion, Division of Community and Preventive Dentistry

Creighton University School of Dentistry is seeking a motivated individual to support the didactic and  clinical curricula of the school including patient services through the school’s pre-doctoral clinic model and public health initiatives and affiliations including those with an interprofessional focus. The 12-month position will work with a team of dedicated faculty who are building on a rich legacy of excellence in dental education and expanding our capacity as a national resource in the dental profession. Responsibilities include supporting the delivery of the curriculum notably in the preclinical courses.

 

The position will be required to teach assigned courses in the division, provide strategic vision and direction for the department and support public health service lines as necessary.  Experience in successful grant writing is preferred but not a pre-requisite.  Candidates must also possess strong organizational and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a collegial, interdisciplinary environment.

 

Primary appointment will be in the Department of Oral Health Promotion, Division of Community and Preventive Dentistry. Qualified candidates should have a public health background (which could include Post-graduate training in an Advanced General Dentistry program) and preferably a master’s in public health and/or similar such as Public Administration.  Candidates must have a DDS or DMD degree, or equivalent degree from an international program along with completion of an ADA accredited clinical specialty program and successful completion of Part I and Part II of the National Board Dental Examination or Integrated National Board Examination, prior to the date of hire.

 

Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Nebraska and acquire credentialing from applicable third-party payer systems. General dentists are encouraged to apply. Candidates must also possess strong organizational and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a collegial, interdisciplinary environment. This is a tenure-track position and will require academic appointment in the Teaching Research track. 

 

Creighton is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university committed to excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. 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. Omaha boasts a lively, thriving metropolitan community conveniently located in the nation’s heartland.

 

Academic rank will be based upon qualifications.

Qualifications:

Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Nebraska and acquire credentialing from applicable third-party payer systems. General dentists are encouraged to apply.

 

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

 

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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.