Adjunct Professor

Department: ASOD Generalists - 436560

Application Deadline: 06/12/2026

Position Type: Visiting / Part-time Faculty

Working Title: Adjunct Professor

Appointment Type: Adjunct Faculty

Position Number: 20042260

Vacancy ID: F003568

Full-time/Part-time: Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week: 8

FTE: 0.2

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Estimated duration of appointment: 1 year

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Division of Comprehensive Oral Health houses several disciplines including, Periodontology, Dental Hygiene, Comprehensive Dentistry, Operative Dentistry/BioMaterials, Prosthodontics, and Endodontics. The Generalist discipline focuses on oral health and hygiene through preventive and restorative services.

Position Summary: Provide instruction in pre-clinical courses and predoctoral clinics, as defined by the Department Chair in consultation with the predoctoral and program directors. This part-time position is anticipated to work approximately one (1) day per week (0.2 FTE).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Candidates must have a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS/DMD) degree or equivalent, and be eligible for a North Carolina dental license or instructor license.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in educating dental students in pre-clinical and/or clinical settings, or minimum of five years of experience in private general practice, or completion of an advanced dental education program. Candidates must demonstrate excellent clinical credentials, supervisory, organizational, mentoring, customer service, written and verbal communication skills, and a strong background in all aspects of general dentistry, including provision of care to individuals with special needs. Candidates should have experience in organizational and interpersonal skills and leadership.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities: Not Applicable.