Assistant/Associate Professor of Endodontics (DOQ)

Department of Endodontics
Clinician Educator/Tenure Track Position

Creighton University School of Dentistry is seeking a motivated  Endodontist to support and help develop didactic and clinical curriculum to provide dental students with a broad spectrum of experiences in the treatment of Endodontics.  Creighton is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university committed to excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. 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.

The 12-month, clinician/educator-tenure track position will work with a team of dedicated faculty and leaders who are building on a rich legacy of excellence in dental education and expanding our capacity as a national resource for the dental profession.  Position responsibilities include clinical, laboratory, didactic teaching, and research. Candidates must also possess strong organizational and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a collegial, interdisciplinary environment.  Academic rank will be based upon qualifications.

Primary appointment will be in the Department of Endodontics. 

Qualifications: 

Qualified candidates must have:

• A DDS or DMD degree from an ADA accredited Dental School, successful completion of Part I and Part II of the National Board Dental Examination.
• A Certificate in Endodontics from an ADA Accredited Institution or an equivalent degree from an international program along with completion of an ADA accredited clinical specialty program.  
• Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Nebraska and acquire credentialing from applicable third-party payer systems.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making in support of their goals, success, wellness, and needs;

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations;

Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others;

Ability to provide evidence of excellent university-level teaching and/or significant publications