- Department of Orthodontics (1 Position)
Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry invites applicants for the position of Research Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Orthodontics. This is a full-time, non-tenure 4 year appointment. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in an area pertinent to oral biology, and at least 5 years experience in a dental school. Responsibilities include directing the Oral Biology Core Research facility and conducting research activities as assigned by the Associate Dean for Research. Good communication skills are required. Experience with in in situ hybridization, quantitative RT-PCR and microarray analysis, and an established record of research and scholarship is preferred. Salary will be commensurate to qualifications and experience. Applicants please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae signed and dated on each page, and names and addresses of at least three references to:
Dr. James J. Sciote, Professor and Associate Dean for Research
Chair, Research Professor Search Committee
Department of Orthodontics
Kornberg School of Dentistry
3223 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Temple University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry (2 Positions)
Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, invites applicants for a full-time Clinical Educator Track (CET) appointment as Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, available immediately. Applicants must possess a dental degree, graduate education and experience in pediatric dentistry, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and academic administrative experience in pediatric dentistry at a senior level. Salary will be commensurate to qualifications and experience in pediatric dentistry. Preference will be given to applicants with previous academic teaching experience, board certification in pediatric dentistry, an established record of scholarship in pediatric dentistry as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and/or extramural grant support, experience in hospital-based pediatric dental care, and experience in accreditation and administration of a graduate pediatric dentistry educational program. Dental licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or eligibility for the practice of dentistry for the limited purpose of teaching at the School of Dentistry, is required.
Responsibilities will include teaching in the School of Dentistry’s predoctoral pediatric dentistry program. Graduates of non-US/Canadian dental schools who successfully pass Part I and II of the US National Board dental examinations may be eligible for admission to a faculty DMD program at the School of Dentistry after one year of service. Applicants should submit as soon as possible a cover letter, a curriculum vitae signed and dated on each page, and names and addresses of at least three references to:
Dr. Thomas E. Rams
Chair, Dental Public Health Sciences Search Committee
Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
3223 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Temple University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track (Presidential) in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at an Associate Professor or Professor level, available immediately. Applicants must possess a dental degree, have graduated from an ADA-accredited postgraduate/residency program in pediatric dentistry, be board-certified or board-candidates with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Experience in hospital dentistry and care of special needs children is desirable. Preference will be given to applicants with previous pediatric dentistry academic teaching and administrative experience at a senior level in a dental school setting, prior experience in development, accreditation and administrative oversight of a graduate pediatric dentistry program, and an established record of scholarship in pediatric dentistry as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and/or extramural grant support. Dental licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or eligibility for the practice of dentistry for the limited purpose of teaching at the School of Dentistry, is required.
Major responsibilities will include predoctoral and postdoctoral/residency didactic and clinical teaching, research and service pertinent to the field of pediatric dentistry. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should submit as soon as possible a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae signed and dated on each page, and names of at least three references with their address, phone number and email address to:
Dr. Thomas E. Rams
Chair, Pediatric Dentistry Search Committee
Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
3223 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Temple University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
- Department of Dental Public Health Sciences (2 Positions)
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The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track (Presidential), appointment as Professor and Chairperson of the newly established Department of Dental Public Health Sciences, available immediately. Applicants are expected to be nationally recognized as a leader in the dental profession, and must possess a dental degree, graduate education and experience relevant to the field of dental public health, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and administrative experience in dental public health at a senior level. Salary will be commensurate to qualifications and experience in dental public health. Preference will be given to applicants with previous academic teaching and administrative experience at a senior level in a dental school setting, board certification in dental public health, and an established record of scholarship in dental public health as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and/or extramural grant support. Dental licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or eligibility for the practice of dentistry for the limited purpose of teaching at the School of Dentistry, is required.
Responsibilities will include teaching, research, and overall administrative management of the School of Dentistry’s dental public health sciences department. Graduates of non-US/Canadian dental schools who successfully pass Part I and II of the US National Board dental examinations may be eligible for admission to a faculty DMD program at the School of Dentistry after one year of service. Applicants should submit as soon as possible a cover letter, a curriculum vitae signed and dated on each page, and names and addresses of at least three references to:
Dr. Thomas E. Rams
Chair, Dental Public Health Sciences Search Committee
Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
3223 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Temple University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry invites applicants for a full-time, Clinical Educator Track appointment as Assistant Professor in the Department of Dental Public Health Sciences, available immediately. Applicants must have a minimum of two years experience in an academic environment and have a DDS/DMD degree or equivalent.
Responsibilities will include providing clinical treatment to patients in outreach sites, didactic and clinical teaching, participating in seminars, supervision of students in extramural sites, and providing clinical and pre-clinical instruction to students and other duties as assigned. As soon as possible, applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae signed and dated on each page, and names and addresses of at least three references to:
Dr. R. Iván Lugo
Chair, Dental Public Health Sciences Search Committee
Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
3223 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Temple University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
- Department of Restorative Dentistry (1 Posotion)
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The Department of Restorative Dentistry at Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry invites applications for two Presidential tenure track faculty positions. Candidates must possess a US/Canadian dental degree or equivalent and be eligible for licensure or clinical teaching in Pennsylvania. Preferably, candidates should possess advanced education in materials science, general dentistry, prosthodontics or dental implantology. An advanced research degree (MS, PhD) is desirable. An established record of funded basic or clinical research in materials science, restorative dentistry, dental implantology or a related field is highly desirable. A record of publication in the peer-reviewed dental scientific literature is expected.
The successful candidate will conduct funded research in an area related to restorative dentistry and will contribute to the department’s didactic and clinical teaching program, especially in the areas of removable prosthodontics, dental materials, and/or implantology. Documented excellence in dental education is expected. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry offers:
- University-wide course management software system
- Instructional Support Center for faculty
- Opportunities for multidisciplinary research activities
- New clinical research center under construction
- Dedicated dental materials research facility
- Departmental funding for research start-up expenses
- Generous university research incentive policy
- Diverse multidisciplinary Department of Restorative Dentistry with 20 full-time and 36 part-time faculty
Interested persons should send a cover letter indicating date of availability and curriculum vitae to:
Dr. Steven R. Jefferies,
Professor and Search Committee Chair
Department of Restorative Dentistry,
Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
3223 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140.
Minority and female applicants are encouraged to apply. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Medicine and Surgery (2 Position)
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The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Medicine and Surgery at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor. This position is a non-tenure track, Dean’s appointment.
This position is in the Rosenthal Clinical Center and is supported entirely by Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006 Program funds. Its year to year continuation is dependent upon renewal of funding. The clinic has had continuous funding since the enactment of the first Ryan White HIV/AIDS programs in 1990.
The candidate will provide dental care to low-income HIV/AIDS patients under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act Programs and will maintain records according to the program guidelines. He/she will assist in the preparation of reports and grant applications for Part A funds and Dental Reimbursement Program funds.
The candidate will supervise senior dental students who provide comprehensive dental treatment to patients of the Rosenthal Clinical Center. He/she will be expected to participate in clinical research conducted in the Rosenthal Clinical Center.
Candidates must be experienced in all aspects of general dentistry. Experience in the management of medically compromised patients including HIV/AIDS patients is desirable. Fluency in Spanish is desirable.
The candidate must be licensed to practice dentistry in Pennsylvania or be qualified to obtain permission from the State Board of Dentistry to practice as a faculty member under ACT 160 of the Dental Law.
Preferred start date for this position is immediately, but the position will remain open until filled.
Interested applicants should send curriculum vitae to:
Dr. Laurie MacPhail
Search Committee Chair
Department of Oral & maxillofacial Pathology, Medicine & Surgery
Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry
3223 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Medicine and Surgery at The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure track position in Oral Pathology. Applicants must possess a dental degree and postgraduate training in oral and maxillofacial pathology. An established record of scholarship as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and /or research grant support is expected. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Preference will be given to applicants with advanced academic degrees (M.S., Ph.D.), previous academic teaching, and oral pathology board certifications. Responsibilities will include clinical and didactic teaching in the School’s predoctoral and graduate educational programs and conducting research pertinent to oral and maxillofacial pathology. Dental licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or eligibility for the practice of dentistry for the limited purpose of teaching at the School of Dentistry is required. Graduates of non-US/Canadian dental schools may be eligible for admission to an advanced standing DMD program for faculty at the School of Dentistry.
Applicants should submit a cover letter indicating date of availability, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of at least three references to:
Maria Fornatora, DMD
Chair, Faculty Search Committee
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Medicine and Surgery
Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
3223 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Temple University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minority and female applicants are encouraged.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/INSTRUCTOR
The Department of Endodontics at The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, effective July 1, 2006. The position requires a dental degree and advanced training/education in Endodontology. In addition, preference will be given to applicants who have teaching experience and have a demonstrated interest and ability in performing independent, quality research. Responsibilities will include: didactic and clinical instruction for predoctoral dental students, and postdoctoral students in Endodontics, and administration in the form of directorship of one or more didactic courses. Salary will be commensurate with training and experience. Send curriculum vitae and 3 letters of recommendation to:
Dr. Roy H. Stevens
Chairman, Department of Endodontics
Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
3223 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
PHONE: 215-707-2810.
An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology (3 Positions)
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The Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, invites applicants for a full-time, clinical educator-track (CET) available July 1, 2008 for at least a 12-month contract time length that may be extended if adequate funding exists. Applicants must possess a dental degree and postgraduate training in periodontology. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate to qualifications and experience. Preference will be given to applicants with previous academic teaching experience in periodontology, board certification in periodontology, surgical oral implantology experience with Diplomate status from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and/or the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, conscious sedation teaching experience, and experience in administrative oversight of a graduate periodontology specialty training program. Dental licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or eligibility for the practice of dentistry for the limited purpose of teaching at the School of Dentistry, is required.
Responsibilities will primarily focus on clinical and didactic teaching in the department’s graduate educational programs. Applicants should submit as soon as possible a cover letter, curriculum vitae signed and dated on each page, and names and addresses of at least three references to:
Dr. Ahmed Khocht
Chair, Periodontology CET Faculty Search Committee
Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology
Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
3223 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Temple University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, invites applicants for two full-time, tenure-track (Presidential appointment) faculty positions, available immediately. Applicants must possess a dental degree and postgraduate training in periodontology. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate to qualifications and experience. Preference will be given to applicants with advanced academic degrees (MS, Ph.D.), an established record of scholarship in periodontology as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and/or research grant support, previous academic teaching experience in periodontology, board certification in periodontology, prior experience with planning and conduct of clinical research, and surgical oral implantology experience. Dental licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or eligibility for the practice of dentistry for the limited purpose of teaching at the School of Dentistry, is required.
Responsibilities will include clinical and didactic teaching in the department's predoctoral and graduate educational programs, and conduct of research pertinent to periodontology. Graduates of non-US/Canadian dental schools who successfully pass Part I and II of the US National Board dental examinations may be eligible for admission to a faculty DMD program at the School of Dentistry after one year of service. Applicants should submit as soon as possible a cover letter, a curriculum vitae signed and dated on all pages, and names and addresses of at least three references to:
Jon B. Suzuki, DDS, Ph.D., MBA
Chair, Periodontology Search Committee
Department of Periodontology
Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
3223 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Temple University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
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