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Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) is inviting applications for a full-time early to mid-career faculty position (Assistant Professor) in Department of Periodontology. (Start Date: ASAP)

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) offers one of the most forward-looking educational environments in dental medicine worldwide. This education occurs in an ethical and professional environment in which quality oral health care is provided to our patients. Since its founding in 1868, TUSDM has been committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and community service.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Department Chair and the director of the Predoctoral Periodontology, the faculty member will participate actively in clinical and didactic teaching.  The primary focus of the position will be teaching and program support in the Predoctoral Periodontal Program.  Additionally, the faculty will have an opportunity to contribute to teaching in the Postgraduate Periodontal Program.  The faculty member may also be able to participate in mentoring certificate and MS degree resident research projects. The primary areas of responsibility will be:

• Clinical/preclinical/didactic teaching utilizing evidence-based science and proactive learning model
• Overseeing direct patient care in the teaching clinic
• Assess student progress toward competency
• Required to be standardized and calibrated in Clinic/Sim clinic operation and treatment planning
• Serve in appropriate committees upon the request from the department chair

Requirements:

• A DMD/DDS from a CODA accredited dental program or equivalent international degree is required.
• A certificate in Periodontics from a CODA accredited advanced education program in Periodontics is required.
• Strong preference will be given to those who are Diplomates of the American Board of Periodontology.
• Must be eligible for a dental license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Preference will be given to those who have experience in the clinical instruction of Periodontics.

• Interested candidates should submit their current curriculum vitae along with a letter of interest including philosophy of teaching and summary of scholarly and clinical accomplishments. In addition, please provide names and contact information of at least three references.

Please submit application documents electronically using the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/171641

• For further information, please contact Rob Tedesco or via email at john.tedesco@tufts.edu

Visit our website for more information about the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine http://dental.tufts.edu/

Pay Range:

Assistant Professor: Minimum $116,000.00, Midpoint $145,000.00, Maximum $174,000.00

Please Note: Pay ranges represent full-time 12-month base salaries.

Tufts University is committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation that reflects each candidate?s experience, expertise, responsibilities, and performance. The pay offered within the posted range will be determined based on a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the individual?s education and experience, discipline, rank, internal equity, and budgetary considerations.

Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. 

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