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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Adams School of Dentistry, established in 1950 and made possible by an Act of the North Carolina General Assembly in 1949, is now part of a dynamic Health Science campus! The school provides oral health care to more than 90,000 patients each year and provides additional in-kind services totaling more than $3.6M annually through four student-led free dental clinics and other charitable care events. With more than 6,400 living alumni in 27 nations and all 50 states, the school’s impact to oral health in North Carolina, throughout the U.S., and around the world is unprecedented. Adams School of Dentistry is at the forefront of oral health care, education, research and leadership. We are building on nearly 75 years of high-quality patient care, an evolving academic learning environment, cutting-edge research across a spectrum of science and a culture where all belong. Adams School of Dentistry is at the forefront of oral health care, education, research and leadership. We are building on nearly 75 years of high-quality patient care, an evolving academic learning environment, cutting-edge research across a spectrum of science and a culture where all belong. We lead the way in oral health care and education with compassion and sensitivity, and we are committed to caring for rural and underserved populations across NC and beyond.

We are one of six health science schools (Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, Public Health) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and we are the first dental school in the state of North Carolina. The ASOD consists of seven (7) Academic Departments: Biomedical Sciences, Craniofacial and Surgical Care (Craniofacial Center, Geriatrics/Special Care, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Oral Medicine), Restorative Sciences (General Dentistry, Operative & Biomaterials and Prosthodontics), Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Orthodontics, Diagnostic Sciences (Oral Microbiology, Orofacial Pain/Sleep, Pathology and Radiology) and Periodontology, Endodontics and Dental Hygiene

The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Department of Periodontology, Endodontics, and Dental Hygiene is one large department housing three unique disciplines. Endodontics is the branch of dentistry concerned with the morphology, physiology and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues. Its study and practice encompass the basic and clinical sciences including the biology of the normal pulp and the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions.

Position Summary:

Fixed Term Clinical Track Associate or Full Professor

The University of North Carolina invites applicants to apply for a fixed term Clinical Track Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Periodontology, Endodontics, and Dental Hygiene at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry. Responsibilities include participating in teaching at the pre-doctoral and graduate Endodontic levels; participating in research and publishing in peer reviewed journals; participating in duties consistent with school and university requirements for performance, scholarship; and participating in the Dental Faculty Practice.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or equivalent degree, have advanced training in Endodontics and be a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics or be board-eligible by the American Board of Endodontics.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Significant clinical and academic experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Leadership, administrative, supervisory, and CODA accreditation experiences are preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.