Assistant Professor/Team Leader, Oral Health Promotion

Assistant Professor/Team Leader of General Dentistry, Oral Health Promotion

 

Creighton University 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, and a proud member of the Big East Conference.

 

Creighton University School of Dentistry is seeking a motivated individual as a Team Leader for the School's Group Practice Model.  The successful candidate for the 12-month, Assistant/Associate Professors, non-tenure, Clinician Educator track primary appointment will be in the Department of Oral Health Promotion, Division of Diagnostic Sciences. 

 

Position responsibilities include:

Directing and serving as a Team Practice leader and patient advocate in the school’s comprehensive team-based practice model

Supporting the delivery of the curriculum in preclinical courses and labs.

Administrative management of students within your team and their patient families as they matriculate toward graduation.

 

Qualifications:

• Must have a DDS or DMD degree or an equivalent degree from an international program
• Completion of an ADA accredited clinical specialty program
• Successful completion of Part I and Part II of the National Board Dental Examination, prior to the date of hire
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Nebraska and acquire credentialing from applicable third-party payer systems.
• Candidates must also possess strong organizational and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a collegial, interdisciplinary environment.
• Private Practice experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Participation in scholarly activity and service is encouraged.  

 

 

 

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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.