Director of Clinical Affairs

Tufts University: Tufts School of Dental Medicine

Location

Boston, MA

Open Date

Feb 02, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade

Assistant Professor: Minimum $116,000.00, Midpoint $145,000.00, Maximum $174,000.00 Associate Professor: Minimum $135,000.00, Midpoint $180,000.00, Maximum $225,000.00

Description

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) invites applications for the position of Director of Clininical Affairs. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, the Director will provide leadership, supervision, and administrative oversight for all aspects of the TUSDM Clinics, ensuring excellence in patient care, student education, and clinic operations. This position plays a key integrative role in the daily operations of patient care in the TUSDM Dental Care Center. The Director will ensure that all clinical activities reflect and advance TUSDM's mission of promoting oral health through education, research, and patient-centered clinical service. This is an onsite position with a minimum of 4 days.

Qualifications

* Restorative Dentist with current DMD license or equivalent

* Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical and supervisory experience in a dental school setting

* Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

* Strong commitment to patient-centered care, student learning, and interprofessional collaboration.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter outlining relevant experience, a current CV, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Pay Range:

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

Associate Professor: Minimum $135,000.00, Midpoint $180,000.00, Maximum $225,000.00

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.

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