Director, Division of Operative Dentistry, Tenured or Tenure Eligible Faculty
The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry seeks candidates for a full-time tenured, or tenure eligible, Associate Professor faculty position to lead the Division of Operative Dentistry.
This person must be an experienced Operative Dentist, who can lead the Division of Operative Dentistry, with a dedication and commitment to providing an excellent didactic and clinical education for learners at all levels preparing them to provide quality care to patients. They must be able to work well with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students to provide a positive, humanistic, and inclusive environment. They must be able to collaborate and partner with other division leaders to ensure that operative concepts, principles, and techniques are incorporated into the clinical training of learners within a comprehensive care and team-based model. The ideal candidate must be able to develop and participate in research and scholarly activities, strengthen a dedicated and collaborative team to advance the mission of the school and division, and develop strategies for innovative and technology rich learning environments that advances the Operative Dentistry education at the University of Minnesota for both pre-doctoral and dental therapy education learners. The School of Dentistry promotes inclusive excellence and well-being among our students, faculty, staff, and patients.
Primary responsibilities include: manage the operation of the predoctoral clinics within the Division of Operative Dentistry including the oversight and management of clinic processes, policies and procedures, protocols, and common practices within the division clinics; manage and contribute to the didactic and clinical teaching for predoctoral and dental therapy students; supervise all direct-report faculty within the Division of Operative Dentistry; and other duties listed in the official job posting.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• DDS, DMD, or equivalent degree.
• Completion of an advanced education training program in Operative Dentistry.
• Possession of a Minnesota dental license or eligibility for a Minnesota dental license by the start date.
• Eligibility for tenure in the Department of Restorative Sciences at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.
• Advanced understanding of incorporating digital technologies in dental education, curriculum design, and clinical applications, with examples of innovative ideas implemented and specific projects demonstrating impact on student learning outcomes included in the CV.
• Five years or more of experience providing direct patient care.
• Five years or more of clinical and didactic teaching experience in operative dentistry.
To learn more and apply, please visit: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/368367
Posted 25 June 2025 Expire 31Oct25