"Periodontist, Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Dental Medicine, Periodontology (Full-Time, Tenure-Track eligible)"

The School of Dental Medicine at Stony Brook University is seeking applications for a full-time (12-month), clinical or tenure track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics and Endodontics. The major duties of successful applicants include pre-clinical, clinical and didactic teaching of all aspects of periodontics 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. 

Resources to further develop or refine teaching skills are offered at the university’s Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. 

The potential to earn a Master’s in Higher Education Administration (MHEA) as an employee benefit with protected time is also offered for those interested in advancing their academic career https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/hea/. 

Individuals should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a desire to create an environment that develops strong and supportive relationships with students, residents, faculty, and staff 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.

Required Qualifications:

• DDS/DMD (or foreign equivalent) degree from a CODA-accredited dental school/college or international equivalent degree.
• Certificate from a CODA-accredited Advanced Education Program in Periodontics (or in the process of achieving certificate from a CODA-accredited Advanced Education Program in Periodontics).
• Board Certification, or in the process of achieving board qualification, by the American Board of Periodontology (ABP).
• New York State Dental license or eligibility.
• Experience in and an appreciation for the interdisciplinary care of patients with other dental specialists.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree(s) of MS and/or PhD in a related field, or international equivalent degree(s).
• Didactic and/or clinical teaching experience at a CODA-accredited dental school/college or hospital setting.
• Ability to provide moderate parenteral intravenous sedation in New York State.
• Desire to enroll in Stony Brook Universities' Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration (MHEA program).
• Experience in Dental Education.
• A record of research and/or scholarly activity.
• Participation in organized dentistry at the local, state or national level.

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 Amy Torres at amy.torres@stonybrookmedicine.edu.

Special Notes

Non-Tenure/Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure and/or a senior faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by (School of Dental Medicine's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure).

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible. 

Posted: 09-Jan-26

Location: Stony Brook, New York