Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Assistant Professor or Associate Professor
Position Number 002424
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department AAH SODM ORTHPED Div Mgmt
Department Homepage https://www.ecu.edu/dental/
Advertising Department DENTAL MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title Assistant Professor or Associate Professor
Working Title Assistant Professor or Associate Professor
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.00
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category Faculty (Dentist)
Organizational Unit Overview
The Division of Health Sciences is the largest and most complex division within the University, employing more than 900 EHRA employees and 1,700 SHRA employees. The Division is composed of numerous Centers, Institutes, and agencies such as East Carolina Heart Institute and Eastern Area Health Education Center, the Colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Nursing, the Brody School of Medicine, the School of Dental Medicine, and the Laupus Health Science Library. In addition to the Academic and Administrative responsibilities of the division, the four professional schools provide clinical services throughout eastern North Carolina in a variety of settings and venues.
The School of Dental Medicine is composed of ten administrative offices and four academic departments. The Administrative units include the Offices of the Dean, Vice Dean, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics, Assistant Dean for Educational Support and Faculty Development, Assistant Dean for Academic Success and the Assistant Dean for Business Operations and Financial Affairs. The four academic departments are Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, General Dentistry and Foundational Sciences.
Included in the mission of the School of Dental Medicine is to educate dental care providers (both dental students and dental residents) and to address the oral health care needs of the underserved population of North Carolina. The School of Dental Medicine meets these missions by operating dental clinics that provide both educational experiences for the dental students and residents and provides dental care to the residents of North Carolina. These clinics occur in both Ross Hall in Greenville, North Carolina, as well as Community Service Learning Centers located throughout North Carolina. In order to operate these clinics, appropriate dental auxiliaries and clinical staff are needed.
Job Duties
The East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine pediatric dentist faculty member serves in and supports the Division of Pediatric Dentistry in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. The pediatric dentist reports to the Division Director. The Division of Pediatric Dentistry is responsible for the education of dental students in the area of pediatric dentistry and for the training of the residents in the pediatric dentistry and general dentistry residency programs. This is a fixed term or tenure track position at the title/rank of Assistant Professor or higher.
Specific duties include:
  • Supporting the didactic and clinical activities within the Division of Pediatric Dentistry.
  • Conducting scholarly activities to support promotion and/or granting of tenure.
  • Working with Division faculty and others to develop and deliver state-of-the-art continuing education programs in the area of pediatric dentistry on a regional, statewide and, if possible, national-wide basis.
  • Actively participating in the school’s faculty practice plan.
  • Assisting in school and pediatric program accreditation activities.
  • Assisting in Division quality assurance and improvement and compliance efforts.
  • Seeking to serve on committees and boards for state/federal government agencies, professional societies and within the school.
  • Responding to assignments from Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodonticsand Dentofacial Orthopedics and the Division Director essential to the department, division and school operations.
  • Commitment to the Mission and Vision of the School of Dental Medicine including both a community- based and a generalist model of dental education
  • Commitment to evidence-based teaching and practice.
  • Willingness to apply academic experiences of contemporary dental education and traditional educational values to the Community Services Learning Center model.
  • Performing other duties and assuming additional responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair and the Dean.


Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b. 457).  This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability.
Minimum Education/Experience
Required Qualifications:
  • DDS or DMD (or equivalent) from an appropriately accredited institution with expertise in dental education.
  • Certification of completion of an ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation accredited Pediatric Dentistry residency or equivalent training in a Canadian program.
  • Possession of, or eligibility for, a teaching or regular dental licensure in North Carolina (a North Carolina dental license must be secured by the time of employment).
  • Broad knowledge of issues in dental education.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
  • Certification of completion of an ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation accredited Pediatric Dentistry residency or equivalent training in a Canadian program.
  • Possession of, or eligibility for, a teaching or regular dental licensure in North Carolina (a North Carolina dental license must be secured by the time of employment).
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Clinical experience in dental education at the institutional level, working in development, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of departmental programs leading to the dental degree.
  • Experience with pediatric dental resident education.
  • Experience with advanced forms of pediatric sedation.
  • PALS certification.
  • Experience with digital record keeping, imaging, and/or grading.
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of Three References (noting contact information)
Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 02/23/2022
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins 03/25/2022
Rank Level Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48830
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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