Faculty - Group Lead, General Dentistry

Position Information Position Title : Faculty - Group Lead, General Dentistry (1 of 2) Position Type : Faculty Department : General Dentistry Full or Part Time : Part Time Pay Grade : Dependent on Rank Position Summary Join Northeast Ohio Medical University’s (NEOMED) New Bitonte College of Dentistry. NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a skilled general dentistry educator who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment. At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply. Benefits & Perks NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive. Retirement : State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future Paid Time Off : Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year Additional Benefits : Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification; employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance Summary This is a non-tenure track clinical faculty position at either the assistant or associate professor rank responsible for providing instruction, supervision, and mentorship to predoctoral dental students in the D3 and D4 clinics across all areas of general dentistry. The position will start as a 0.6 FTE appointment and, six months after the start date, will be converted to a 1.0 FTE (full‑time) appointment. The position plays a central role in preparing students to deliver comprehensive, patient‑centered oral healthcare. Responsibilities include direct supervision of student patient care, instruction in diagnosis and treatment planning, development of clinical judgment and procedural skills, and assessment of student performance in the clinical setting. Teaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to, Patient-Centered Comprehensive Dental/Oral Care, Evidence-Based Dentistry, Occlusion, Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), Operative Dentistry, Dental Materials, and Prosthodontics as they relate to comprehensive general dental care. Faculty rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Principal Functional Responsibilities Teaching : Provide direct clinical instruction, supervision, and evaluation of predoctoral dental students in all aspects of general dentistry within the Bitonte College of Dentistry DDS program, with primary emphasis on D3 and D4 clinical education. Responsibilities include fostering student development in patient management, diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical procedures, professionalism, ethical practice, and comprehensive care delivery. Service : Actively participate in college and university service through committee assignments and other academic responsibilities. Membership and involvement in state and national professional dental organizations is strongly encouraged. Other Duties : Perform other duties as assigned by the department Chair. Qualifications DDS or DMD degree, or equivalent. Eligibility to obtain an Ohio dental license or an Ohio Limited Dental Teaching License at the time of appointment. Preferred Qualifications Education/Training : AEGD or GPR training. Experience teaching in predoctoral dental education. Clinical Practice Experience : Significant clinical practice experience in general dentistry, ideally 7 years or more. Teaching Experience and Expertise : Knowledge of and experience with contemporary digital technologies in clinical practice. Collaborative : Can work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, and students at the college and the university. Humanistic Environment : Committed to building a humanistic culture/climate within the college and to fostering student success. Demonstrated ability to supervise, assess and instruct students in a clinical setting across a broad range of general dentistry procedures and patient care experiences. Physical Requirements Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment; must be able to use dental handpieces and other dental instrumentation/equipment required to provide direct patient comprehensive care. Applicant Documents Curriculum Vitae Statement of Values #J-18808-Ljbffr Northeast Ohio Medical University