Associate Teaching Professor, Periodontics

University of Washington : Academic Personnel : School of Dentistry : PeriodonticsLocation

Seattle, WA

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Open Date

Jul 15, 2024

Description

The Department of Periodontics is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track position as Director of the Graduate Periodontics Program with the initial rank of Associate Teaching Professor (comparable to clinician teacher). This appointment is a 12-month (July 1 - June 30) service period with an anticipated start date of Jan 1, 2025. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join an already accomplished and vibrant academic program and contribute to advancing the science of periodontology through the pursuit of teaching, service, and scholarly activity. The Department has dedicated and experienced faculty, both full and part-time, all of whom are committed to excellence in education, patient care, scholarly activity, and research. The Department of Periodontics is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment.

The University of Washington (UW) faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. The individual for this position will participate in all aspects of the graduate periodontics program including program management, the development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum associated with the program, CODA accreditation, and program resources. Responsibilities include clinical and didactic teaching in the graduate periodontics program; supervision of the periodontics clinical care team; mentoring graduate student research projects; service; and providing continuing dental education instruction. The successful candidate will be expected to work in an interdisciplinary environment with Graduate Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, and Endodontics. The program also offers an MSD degree to residents, and the successful candidate will be expected to engage in research and will be involved in resident projects.

The initial appointment as Associate Teaching Professor shall be for a period not to exceed seven years. The normal appointment period shall be for a minimum of three years, subject to reappointment review by voting-eligible faculty in the Department as well as the availability of funding and departmental needs.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The base salary range for this position will be : $15,833.34 - $18,333.34 per month ($190,000 - $220,000 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications. The UW offers generous benefits for faculty. A summary of benefits associated with this title / rank can be found at benefit summary.

Up to one day per week can be allocated to clinical practice, either in the UW Dentistry Faculty Practice or outside private practice if requested and approved by the UW.

Qualifications

Required : DMD / DDS or foreign equivalent, certificate of advanced training in periodontics from a CODA-accredited program, certification by the American Board of Periodontology, and a minimum of five (5) years teaching experience in a dental education setting.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a record of excellence in instruction, which may be demonstrated by exemplary success in curricular design and implementation; student mentoring; and service and leadership to the unit, department, school, university, and / or equivalent as well as professional organizations.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a letter of interest; an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement; a curriculum vitae; and a list of three references to the attention of Dr. Yung-Ting (Lizzy) Hsu, Committee Chair, Graduate Periodontics Program Director Search Committee, Department of Periodontics, University of Washington School of Dentistry. Priority will be given to applications received by September 15, 2024.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

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Salary : $190,000 - $220,000