School of Dentistry-Assistant or Associate Professor, Director Advanced Education-Periodontology

Posting Details ================

Position Information --------------------

• School: College
• School of Dentistry
• Title: School of Dentistry-Assistant or Associate Professor Director
• Advanced Education-Periodontology

Assignment Category -------------------

• Full-Time
• Rank: AssistantAssociate Professor
• Tenure Status: Tenure Track
• Payroll Status: Faculty 12

Job Description ---------------

The Department of Periodontology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham UAB School of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to serve as Director of Advanced Education in Periodontology. The UAB School of Dentistry is a leading oral health education and research institution with a focus on clinical and scholarly excellence. We seek an energetic team player who can advance the mission of the department in didactic and clinical teaching, research, service, and patient care.

Responsibilities -----------------

The Director of Advanced Education in Periodontology will be responsible for oversight of the advanced education program in periodontology, including:

• Resident selection and onboarding
• Didactic and clinical education
• Delivery of patient care
• Vertical and horizontal integration of care within the interdisciplinary structure
• Integration with external educational stakeholders
• Development of resident scholarly activity

The Director of Advanced Education will provide departmental representation on school and university committees and will contribute to overall curricular development and review of patient care within the UAB School of Dentistry and at the University Level.

Administrative Duties ----------------------

The Director of Advanced Education in Periodontology reports directly to the Chair and is an integral part of the departmental leadership team. The Director of Advanced Educations administrative duties include:

• Continuous assessment and improvement of the advanced education program in periodontology
• Oversight of the preparation for the Commission on Dental Accreditation CODA accreditation process
• Planning, implementation, and management of clinical operations, including sound fiscal practices

Qualifications --------------

Qualified applicants must have a DDS or equivalent degree and must have completed a CODA-accredited Advanced Education Program in Periodontology with experience in the field. Qualified applicants must be board eligible or board certified in Periodontology. Applicants must be eligible for licensure and/or a special teaching permit in Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications ----------------------

Board certified or board eligible with the American Board of Periodontology

Posting Detail Information ---------------------------

• Posting Number: F2780P
• Open Date: 01282026
• Close Date: Open Until Filled
• Nondiscrimination Statement: UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, including pregnancy, genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veterans status.

As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UABs Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edutitleix.

Special Instructions to Applicants ---------------------------------

• Pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
• DrugNicotine Screen if applicable.

About University of Alabama at Birmingham -----------------------------------------

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Supplemental Questions ----------------------

• Have you completed advanced training in Periodontology? Yes No
• Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in Periodontology by the American Board of Periodontology? Open Ended Question
• How did you hear about this faculty employment opportunity? Open Ended Question
• Please list the source in the next question. If you answered Other above, please explain. Open Ended Question

Documents Needed to Apply ---------------------------

• Required Documents:
• Letter of Recommendation
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Optional Documents: