The School of Dental Medicine at Stony Brook University is seeking applications for a Director of Dental Student Education in Pediatric Dentistry, a full-time (12-month), clinical-track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry. The major duties of successful applicants include pre-clinical, clinical, and didactic teaching of all aspects of pediatric dentistry at the dental student and resident levels. Additional responsibilities involve supporting the school’s compliance with SBU, SBM and SDM best practices, demonstrating growth in pedagogical skills and an aptitude for scholarship, serving on select school committees, engaging in school governance, and participating in the school’s affiliated faculty practice.
Individuals should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a desire to create an environment that develops strong and supportive relationships with faculty, staff, students and residents, and promotes collegiality, collaboration, and cultural diversity among members of various education, research, and service communities. A willingness to serve as a role model and advocate for the ideals of professionalism and high ethical standards in a health science educational setting is essential.
For information on Stony Brook University, the School of Dental Medicine and the Stony Brook community, visit dentistry.stonybrookmedicine.edu/employment-opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
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DDS/DMD degree from a CODA-accredited dental school/college or international equivalent degree.
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Certificate from a CODA-accredited Advanced Dental Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry at the time of employment.
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Eligible for, or has, a New York State Dental license or a Restricted Dental Faculty license.
Preferred:
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Board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD).
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Advanced degree(s) of MS, PhD or similar, or foreign equivalent.
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Clinical and didactic teaching experiences within the last 5-10 years.
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Participation in organized dentistry at the local, state or national level.
Application Instructions
Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary and rank are commensurate with credentials and experience. Candidates must submit a personal statement that delineates professional qualifications for the position, career goals and a teaching philosophy statement, along with a curriculum vitae. Three letters of recommendation will be required for final candidates.
All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin the application process. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site or contact its Scholar Service Team at help@interfolio.com or (877) 997-8807. For questions regarding this position, please contact Patricia Murray at patricia.murray@stonybrookmedicine.edu.
Stony Brook University is a premier employer that provides exceptional rewards, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. The university's competitive salaries and benefits packages include generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, wellness initiatives, and more. For more information about the School of Dental Medicine, visit dentistry.stonybrookmedicine.edu.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal and state laws. Those who need a disability-related accommodation may contact the Office of Equity and Access at (631) 632-6280.
The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.
