Dental - Part-Time Temporary, Fixed-Term Faculty

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Position Information


Job Title
Dental - Part-Time Temporary, Fixed-Term Faculty


Position Number
ETSoDM 2026


Vacancy Open to
All Candidates


Department
AAH SODM CS Clinics Mgmt


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DENTAL MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF


Division
Academic Affairs


Classification Title
Dental -Part Time Temporary, Fixed Term Faculty


Working Title
Dental -Part Time Temporary, Fixed Term Faculty


Number of Vacancies
varies


Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
.74 or less


Full Time or Part Time
Part Time


Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.
Commensurate with Qualifications


Position Location (City)
Greenville


Position Type
Faculty (Teaching)


Job Category
Faculty (Dentist)


Primary Function of Organizational Unit


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 provide 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.

Job Duties


The School of Dental Medicine is currently recruiting part-time, fixed term teaching faculty at the title(s) of Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Associate Professor for the following Departments for the current year; General Dentistry (Operative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, General Dentist, GPR and AEGD Residency Programs), Surgical Sciences (Periodontology, Endodontology, Oral Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery), Pediatric Dentistry, and Orthodontics to teach didactic, preclinical and clinical instruction to DMD students and residents at Ross Hall in Greenville, NC and Community Service Learning Centers located through out the State of North Carolina.

Minimum Education/Experience


DMD OR DDS or Equivalent OR licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation


DMD OR DDS or Equivalent
NC Dental License

OR licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

License or Certification Required by the Department

Special Instructions to Applicant


Application screening begins on January 4, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. In order to apply, candidates must submit the following materials online:

1) Curriculum Vitae/Resume

2) Cover Letter

3) List of References

At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required.

Applicants must complete a candidate profile by creating an account (see "Create Account" by following the link ) online via the PeopleAdmin system ()

As part of the screening process, the references provided may be contacted.

2-3 original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to:
Nancy Blackmon
Employee Support Services
ECU School of Dental Medicine
1851 MacGregor Downs Road
Greenville, NC 27834

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

• In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
• Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Job Open Date
01/01/2026


Open Until Filled
No


Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
12/31/2026


Initial Screening Begins
01/04/2026


Rank Level
Not Applicable


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