Job Duties:
The Periodontology Faculty is responsible for educating predoctoral dental students and advanced education residents (AEGD, GPR and Pediatric Dentistry programs) at the School of Dental Medicine in the discipline of Periodontics. The Periodontology Faculty is appointed in the Division of Periodontology within the Department of Surgical Sciences. The Department of Surgical Sciences also includes the specialties/disciplines of Clinical Implantology, Emergency Care, Endodontics, Orofacial Pain, Oral Medicine, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The Periodontology Faculty reports directly to the Division Director of Periodontology. The Division and Department work in close collaboration with the other Departments (Foundational Sciences, General Dentistry, and Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics) and with the Offices of Clinical Affairs, Dental Education and Informatics, Educational Support and Faculty Development, Extramural Clinical Practices, Student Affairs, and Research to support the School's educational programs, initiatives and mission. In addition, the Periodontology Division works closely with other Schools and Colleges of East Carolina University and other components of the University of North Carolina, as well as local/regional educational and clinical programs. Â
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The Periodontology Faculty supports the development, implementation and delivery of innovative curricula and instruction to dental students and residents at the School of Dental Medicine. The Periodontology Faculty actively participates in the delivery of patient care and the generation of new knowledge via research and scholarly activities. The Periodontology Faculty is committed to service and engagement at the local, State and/or national level.Â
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Specific duties include:Â
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- Provision of instruction in Periodontics to predoctoral dental students in the didactic, preclinical and clinical settings within a General Dentistry teaching model.Â
- Assessment of student achievement of competencies (knowledge, values and skills) expected of the independent general dentist (graduate), including the diagnosis and management of periodontal and peri-implant diseases.Â
- Working closely with the Division Director, Department Chair and the Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics to develop, implement and deliver novel curricula to include active learning strategies and information technologies.Â
- Provision of instruction in Periodontics and dental implants to advanced education residents in interdisciplinary, didactic seminars and in the clinic. Â
- Assisting the Division Director, Department Chair and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs in continuous quality improvement and compliance efforts.Â
- Conducting basic and/or clinical research, and other scholarly activities that will help qualify the candidate for appropriate promotion.Â
- Active participation in the school's faculty practice plan.Â
- Service on committees and boards for state/federal government agencies, professional societies, and within the School and University.Â
- Preparation of accreditation and other program documentation as needed.Â
- Attending meetings and representing the School in internal and external venues as requested by the Division Director, Department Chair or the Dean.Â
- Performing other duties and assuming additional responsibilities as assigned by the Division Director, Department Chair or the Dean.Â
- Fixed term or tenure track position is available at the title/rank of Assistant Professor or higher.Â
- Commitment to the Mission and Vision of the School of Dental Medicine including both a community-based and a generalist model of dental education.Â
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Special Instructions To Application:
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:Â
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 Curriculum VitaeÂ
 Letter of InterestÂ
 List of Three References (noting contact information)
Minimum Education/Experience:
Required QualificationsÂ
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- DDS or DMD (or equivalent) from an appropriately accredited institution with expertise in dental education. Â
- Completion of an advanced specialty education program in Periodontics accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Current residents/postdoctoral students in Periodontics programs accredited by CODA are eligible for consideration if they will complete their program by the intended start of employment.
- Eligibility for dental licensure in North Carolina.Â
- Broad knowledge of dental education.Â
- Experience in evidence-based teaching and practice Â
Full time or Part time: Full Time
Position Location (city): Greenville
Position Number: 001085
Organizational Unit Overview:
The Division of Health Sciences is the largest and most complex division within the University, employing more than 900 EHRA employees and 1,700 SHRA employees. The Division is composed of numerous Centers, Institutes, and agencies such as East Carolina Heart Institute and Eastern Area Health Education Center, the Colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Nursing, the Brody School of Medicine, the School of Dental Medicine, and the Laupus Health Science Library. In addition to the Academic and Administrative responsibilities of the division, the four professional schools provide clinical services throughout eastern North Carolina in a variety of settings and venues.
 The School of Dental Medicine is composed of ten administrative offices and four academic departments. The Administrative units include the Offices of the Dean, Vice Dean, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics, Assistant Dean for Educational Support and Faculty Development, Assistant Dean for Academic Success and the Assistant Dean for Business Operations and Financial Affairs. The four academic departments are Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, General Dentistry and Foundational Sciences.
Included in the mission of the School of Dental Medicine is to educate dental care providers (both dental students and dental residents) and to address the oral health care needs of the underserved population of North Carolina. The School of Dental Medicine meets these missions by operating dental clinics that provide both educational experiences for the dental students and residents and provides dental care to the residents of North Carolina. These clinics occur in both Ross Hall in Greenville, North Carolina, as well as Community Service Learning Centers located throughout North Carolina. In order to operate these clinics, appropriate dental auxiliaries and clinical staff are needed.
