Clinical Associate Professor - Periodontics Clinical Associate Professor Faculty (Non-Tenure)
Director of Digital Dentistry Hiring Department : Periodontics Location : Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID : 1024840 Posting Close Date : July 1, 2024 About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent 'Best Colleges' rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Description:
The Department of Periodontics at University of Illinois at Chicago in the College of Dentistry is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time Clinical Associate Professor in the non-tenure track and Director of Digital Dentistry to teach in the Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Program. The department seeks individuals with a strong commitment to interdisciplinary care and willingness to engage other academic departments such as Restorative Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Endodontics, etc.
The Department of Periodontics is actively engaged in the educational, research, and service missions of the College. Our curriculum includes pre-doctoral, post-graduate (residency), and continuing education programs with a focus on evidence-based periodontics and implant dentistry. Clinical training emphasizes the understanding of periodontal and peri-implant health and treatment of associated diseases and is supported by departmental research activities. Faculty members actively participate in pre-clinical (basic), translational, and clinical investigation and provide students instruction and guidance in research.
Responsibilities will include clinical and didactic instruction in the post-doctoral program including non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy. It will also include professional service, scholarly activity and participation in intramural or extramural practice. The Director of Digital Dentistry of Postgraduate Periodontics will oversee the management and provide leadership of the post-doctoral digital dentistry program and is responsible for advancing research in digital dentistry, interdisciplinary care and education. In addition, the director is responsible for continual calibration of clinical faculty and staff to ensure fulfillment of the program's curriculum objectives, for updating digital software/hardware, and assigning staff responsibilities for maintenance protocols in alignment with manufacturer's recommendations. Qualifications:
Qualifications include a DDS/DMD or foreign equivalent, completion of an US accredited 3-year specialty program in Periodontic Dentistry or foreign equivalent by the time of hire, and be eligible for licensure in Illinois or qualifications for a restricted faculty license are required. Minimum two years' experience in using Computer-aided design (CAD) and Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software with demonstrated proof of that experience clinically and didactically. Applicants having advanced training and experience in all areas of periodontology and implantology including site development; certification by the American Board of Periodontology; teaching experience and active scholarly activity are preferred.
For fullest consideration, applicants should submit a letter of intent, current curriculum vitae, and the names of three professional references by June 28, 2024. Confidential review of materials and screening of candidates will continue until the position is filled. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Looking for more University of Illinois positions?
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