"Assistant Professor - Clinical"

Details

• Posted: 07-May-25
• Type: Full-time
• Categories: Academic/Faculty, Dentistry
• Internal Number: R71400

Position Overview

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry's Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology invites applications for a full-time faculty dentist anesthesiologist as a clinical track Assistant or Associate Professor in the dental anesthesiology section to serve as the program director.

The responsibilities of the position include pre-doctoral and resident education with an emphasis in anesthesiology and pharmacology, as well as participating in the school's intramural practice. In the capacity as the program director, candidates should provide leadership and management in a number of areas including but not limited to: operational oversight over the dental anesthesia program, ensure compliance with CODA accreditation standards, supervision of residents training at the COD and affiliated institutions, and engage in college, university and national professional services as appropriate for the academic rank.

Candidates must also possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a desire to create an environment that promotes collegiality, collaboration, and cultural diversity among members of various educational, research, and service-related 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.

Qualified candidates may pursue a dual appointment in the Department of Anesthesiology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC), which includes the opportunity to practice in the hospital's main operating rooms.

Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - faculty positions within the university that are not tenure track and not eligible for tenure; on a fixed term contract. Persons with the title of professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical, assistant professor-clinical and instructor-clinical. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty department and, as appropriate, regional campus; Clinical faculty are teacher/practitioners and will be engaged primarily in teaching activities. These faculty normally have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field or equivalent experience.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Qualified candidates must possess a DDS/DMD degree from an institution that is accredited by CODA (the Commission on Dental Accreditation), and they must have completed a minimum of two years in a dental anesthesiology residency program accredited by CODA or accepted by the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology. Other requirements include extensive experience in providing general anesthesia, and sedation for diverse dental and maxillofacial surgical procedures performed on patients of all ages including pediatrics and to function in diverse patient care environments including hospital and ambulatory settings.

Candidates must be board certified or an active candidate for certification, and must be eligible for dental licensure with a General Anesthesia endorsement in Ohio.

Desired: An advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in an area that is directly related to anesthesiology is desired, but not required.

Candidates demonstrating a track record of or a great potential for receiving fundings will be given preference.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application, cover letter, CV, and statement of research via this link. Additional information about this position, recruiting process, and the college can be found at the above link.

Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a personal statement that delineates professional qualifications and career goals, along with curriculum vitae, diversity statement and three professional references by online application only.

For more information about the position and the college, visit www.dentistry.osu.edu.