Clinical Instructor (part-time 40%)

Job Description

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) seeks a mission-critical Clinical Instructor in Endodontics to support excellence in specialty education and patient care within our Advanced Dental Education Program. This part-time (.4 FTE) position plays a critical role in maintaining the strength of both our postgraduate and predoctoral endodontic programs.

Primary Responsibilities

Clinical Teaching (90% effort)

• Provide direct supervision and instruction in the Postgraduate Endodontics Program.
• Mentor residents in diagnosis, treatment planning, case execution, microsurgical techniques, and evidence-based clinical decision-making.
• Supervise and instruct predoctoral students in preclinical laboratory exercises and clinical endodontic care.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, ethical, and patient-centered specialty care.
• Participate in resident/student assessment, competency evaluations, and calibration activities.
• Foster a professional, collaborative, and accountable clinical learning environment.

Didactic Teaching (10% effort)

• Contribute to postgraduate seminars, case conferences, literature review sessions, and board-style discussions.
• Deliver lectures in predoctoral endodontic didactic courses.
• Assist in curriculum development and integration of contemporary evidence-based endodontics.
• Support assessment of student and resident learning outcomes.

Qualifications

Required:

• DDS/DMD or equivalent degree
• Completion of an ADA-accredited Endodontics residency program
• Board Certified by the American Board of Endodontics or actively working toward board certification
• Eligible for dental licensure in the State of Maryland

Preferred:

• Demonstrated excellence in clinical endodontics
• Experience in postgraduate and predoctoral teaching, including simulation laboratory instruction
• Strong mentorship, communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to specialty education

Academic Environment
The University of Maryland School of Dentistry, the first dental school in the world, is internationally recognized for excellence in clinical education, patient care, research, and innovation. The Endodontics program emphasizes evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advanced clinical training, preparing residents and students to deliver the highest standard of specialty care.

"This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship. Applicants to this position must possess authorization to work for any employer in the U.S."

Please submit the following, a signed/dated detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation into the portal.

Hiring range: $54,000 - $62,000 per year (commensurate with education and experience).