The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Dentistry seeks applications for a full-time position as Program Director for our Endodontic Residency Program. We seek a leader to work harmoniously within our college and build upon our strong tradition of clinical excellence. Endodontics is part of the Department of Surgical Specialties, which also includes Periodontics and Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to recruitment, training and supervision of our postgraduate students specializing in endodontics. Some didactic teaching and clinical supervision of undergraduate dental students is also expected. The residency program director is expected to provide leadership in strategic planning, curriculum management, and must have an understanding of and ensure that the program is in compliance with all the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) programmatic requirements. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Surgical Specialties. The preferred candidate will have demonstrated excellence and commitment to team-based clinic education and care, superior interpersonal skills and experience in a leadership role in an academic setting. We offer a highly competitive benefits package, with rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualified candidates must have a DDS or DMD degree from an ADA accredited college or school of dentistry, be eligible for a Nebraska dental license, and be a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. Candidates with international dental degrees with endodontic specialty training from an ADA accredited school are also eligible. One day a week intramural or outside the college private practice opportunities are available.
