Assistant​/Associate Professor - Oral Medicine

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center:
Provost Office:
College of Dentistry:
Diagnostic & Preventive Sciences Location

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry

Jul 02, 2026

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry seeks an Assistant / Associate Professor in the Department of Diagnostic and Preventive Sciences, Division of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology. The selected faculty member will work under the supervision of the Division Head of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology and will be responsible for teaching didactic and clinical courses in Oral Medicine and Oral Diagnosis for pre-doctoral and post-doctoral students.

The Assistant / Associate Professor will serve as a role model for students and the public, and will ensure a well-rounded learning experience for students. Intramural faculty practice opportunities are also available.

• Promote and practice evidence-based didactic and clinical learning and teaching.
• Lead and assist in course development, curriculum planning, mapping, implementation, evaluation, updates, reporting, schedules, and preclinic and clinical assignments and instruction.
• Prepare and update all course materials in a timely way.
• Develop and manage the Oral Medicine curriculum to ensure compliance with the College's mission, accreditation standards, and institutional policy and procedures.
• Employ a variety of teaching methods to accommodate students' diverse learning styles.
• Serve as a course director, as needed and assigned, and deliver lectures, seminars, and workshops, ensuring students develop competency in evidence-based practices.
• Student advising and mentoring.
• Collaborate with other faculty and provide oversight for the development, administration, and analysis of Oral Medicine courses and student progress for didactic and clinical courses.
• Provide direct clinical supervision of students and oversee student procedures and patient care in clinics.
• Remain in the clinic for the duration of assigned sessions and supervise students during patient care.
• Provide consultations for patients as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge in oral medicine, oral diagnosis, orofacial pain, and temporomandibular disorders.
• Supervise and grade all clinical procedures performed by students.
• Administer and assess clinical skills in accordance with course objectives identified in the course syllabi.
• Work amongst/as a supervising dentist(s) to authorize radiographs to meet patient needs.
• Evaluate and interpret dental radiographs and determine if additional radiographs are necessary.
• Respond to emergency situations and implement emergency procedures.
• Share information about students' needs, attendance, and achievement with the Division Head and other faculty members.
• Monitor student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Be available for students during regular working hours.
• Attend regularly scheduled department/faculty calibration meetings.
• Participate in required trainings, orientations, and college-required activities.
• Maintain professional growth through research, continuing education, professional seminars, and regional or national meetings.
• Serve on committees, participate in professional development, and provide service.
• Assist in the Division of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology accreditation process.
• Perform other duties delegated by the Division Head of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology
• Supervise student organizations and volunteer activities.
• Mentor students and faculty in research projects, publications, and presentations.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in dentistry, integrating them into teaching and clinical practice.
• Ensure that instruction meets or exceeds standards established by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• Model expected standards of…