Description

Creighton University School of Dentistry is seeking a motivated individual to serve as Chair of the Department of Oral Surgery to oversee ongoing currency of the department’s curricular content as well as participate in the delivery of the didactic, laboratory and clinical curriculum within the school’s pre-doctoral clinic model. Responsibilities also include those administrative duties and service in support of the department, school and university expected and associated with the Chair position.

The 12 month- tenure-track position will work with a team of dedicated faculty who are building on a rich legacy of excellence in dental education and expanding our capacity as a national resource in the dental profession.

Primary appointment will be in the Department of Oral Surgery. Academic rank and salary will be based upon qualifications.

This is a Clinician Educator, tenure-track position. Creighton is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university committed to excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Qualifications

Required:

• DDS or DMD degree from an ADA CODA accredited institution or an equivalent degree from an international program combined with an ADA CODA accredited certificate of completion in Oral Surgery; or a DDS or DMD degree from an ADA CODA accredited institution with ADA CODA accredited post graduate training in Advanced General Dentistry or demonstrated oral surgery experience deemed commensurate with post-graduate training.
• Successful completion of Part I and Part II of the National Board Dental Examination or the Integrated National Board Dental Examination prior to the date of hire.
• Candidates must possess an unrestricted Nebraska Dental License or be eligible to obtain an unrestricted Nebraska Dental License in a category for which they are eligible and also acquire credentialing from applicable third-party payer systems.
• Candidates must also possess strong organizational and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a collegial, interdisciplinary environment.

Preferred qualifications

• Specialty certificate in Oral Surgery from an ADA CODA accredited Oral Surgery program.
• Certificate from an ADA CODA accredited post graduate program in General Dentistry (AEGD/GPR); or a multi-year general dentistry commitment as part of military service with experiential evidence of course assignments in clinical, laboratory, classroom teaching support of oral surgery curriculum.
• Prior full-time or >50 % dental academic position with experiential evidence of course assignments in clinical, laboratory, classroom teaching support of oral surgery curriculum.

Application Instructions

How To Apply

Candidates should submit their application through Interfolio

The Complete application must include:

• Cover Letter
• CV or Resume

If a candidate is called for an interview, they may be asked to provide one or all of the following:

• Original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended
• Letters of recommendation, at least two of which should speak to the candidate’s teaching ability
• Statement of teaching philosophy as it applies to dental education
• Make formal presentation to faculty body a sample of scholarly activity

The School of Dentistry provides an exceptional education in an unrivaled clinical learning environment and is an integral component of Creighton University, a dynamic and growing institution located in Omaha, Nebraska. Omaha boasts a lively, thriving metropolitan community conveniently located in the nation’s heartland.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

AAP/EEO Statement 

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

AAP/EEO Statement 

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.