Job Description
Creighton University School of Dentistry is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor to assist in teaching anatomical sciences. This 12-month tenure-track position is a primary appointment within the Department of Oral Biology with CUSOD performance guidelines for Teaching-Research - Basic Sciences.
Within a team-teaching setting, responsibilities include participating in lectures, labs, student assessments, and exam administration to dental students in their respective areas as well as opportunitites for teaching and/or advising Master's level students. Additional expectations include active participation in collaborative research within their area of expertise and/or evidence of productivity in the scholarship of teaching and learning of anatomy education by dissemination of peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
The position provides an opportunity to collaborate on curriculum development, develop educational resources, present continuing education programs, and mentor undergraduate, graduate, and dental students in scholarly activity. Participation in departmental meetings, academic service committees, and professional societies to maintain expertise is expected of all full-time faculty members.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: PhD., DDS, or equivalent doctoral degree. Demonstrated ability to function as an independent educator in the anatomical sciences, and cadaver-based dissection. Evidence of scholarly activity. Excellent verbal and written communication. Effective organizational, planning, and presentation skills. Ability to analyze, create action plans, and manage projects independently. Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work collaboratively as a team. Ability to foster student learning, development and decision making. Ability to demonstrate empathy and compassion for the experiences of others.
Preferred Qualifications: Comprehensive and strong background in anatomical science education such as gross anatomy, histology, physiology, neuroanatomy, biochemistry with prior experience teaching university or graduate-level anatomy education.
Application Instructions
Candidates should submit their application through Interfolio
The Complete application must include:
- Cover Letter
- CV or Resume
If a candidate is called for an interview, they may be asked to provide one or all of the following:
- Original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended
- Letters of recommendation, at least two of which should speak to the candidate’s teaching ability
- Statement of teaching philosophy as it applies to dental education
- Make formal presentation to faculty body a sample of scholarly activity
Creighton University is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university committed to excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The School of Dentistry provides an exceptional education in an unrivaled clinical learning environment and is an integral component of Creighton University, a dynamic and growing institution located in Omaha Nebraska, and a proud member of the Big East Conference. Omaha boasts a lively, thriving metropolitan community conveniently located in the nation’s heartland.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
AAP/EEO Statement
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.
