Tenured: Professor and Department Head for Endodontics College of Dentistry

Location Dallas, TX

Open Date 8/21/2024

Position ID 145475

Description

The Department of Endodontics at the Texas A&M University College of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time 100% FTE, tenure review upon hire faculty position with an 11-month service period; the start date is Fall 2024 or negotiable. Applicants will be considered for the faculty title of Professor. The selected candidate’s salary, rank and start-up package will be commensurate with credentials and experience

This position calls for a person with administrative experience and one who promotes an environment of integrity and collegiality. Responsibilities as a department faculty member will include participating in teaching at both predoctoral and postdoctoral levels, research, and service. The position will also include an administrative appointment as Department Head for Endodontics. The administrative responsibilities as department head will include the administration of the faculty and staff for the predoctoral program and experience in oversight of CODA-accredited advanced education program in Endodontics. It is expected that the department head will expand opportunities for scholarship and research, including clinical research initiatives in alignment with the mission of the School of Dentistry. Candidates should have a track record of national and/or international leadership, clinical practice, leadership experience, and demonstrated fiscal responsibility in academic operations, and related scholarly achievements. The successful candidate is also expected to have evidence of mentoring and promoting faculty and staff development. The College of Dentistry has a policy and opportunities for participation in extramural private practice for appropriately qualified individuals.

The department head is fiscally responsible for department operations and reports directly to the Dean of Texas A&M University College of Dentistry.

The Department of Endodontics at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry is a recognized leader. More information can be found at https://dentistry.tamu.edu/departments/endodontics/index.html .

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have:

· A DDS, DMD, or equivalent degree

· Graduate of a CODA-accredited program

· Completion a CODA-accredited advanced education program in Endodontics.

· Candidates should have a demonstrable record of excellence in leadership within higher education, a record of obtaining extramural funding, protocol-driven research, and a strong record of scholarship in peer-reviewed, high impact professional journals.

· Eligible for licensure in Texas

· Board certification in their discipline (if applicable)

Application Instructions

Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at and upload the following: 1) Curriculum Vitae, 2) Cover Letter (Letter of interest), 3) List of three references with full contact information including email addresses. 4) Personal Statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable.

For questions related to this position please contact Brittany Ramsey via email, bramsey@tamu.edu or via phone, 214.828.8483.