Assistant​/Associate Professor

Location

New Orleans

LSUNO DENTISTRY

The Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center ( LSUHSC ) School of Dentistry in New Orleans invites applications for an immediate opening as a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry. The department has a strong pre-doctoral and post-doctoral curriculum. We seek a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry or a board-eligible individual who is an outstanding educator and who will engage in didactic pre-clinical and clinical instruction for undergraduate dental, dental hygiene, and postgraduate students, as well as in research activity.

The opportunity to participate in the dental school’s faculty practice is also available. Candidates must possess outstanding academic credentials and excellent oral and written communication skills. A record of scholarly achievement (required for tenured/tenure track position) and experience teaching and mentoring students is preferred. Applicants must have a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or equivalent degree, and advanced education in Pediatric Dentistry from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA);
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) certification is highly preferred. The successful candidate should be eligible for licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with training and experience.

Applications will be accepted online on the LSUHSC Careers website. Candidates should submit application materials including
1) a letter of interest,
2) a statement of teaching and research interests (both uploaded as one cover letter document)
3) a curriculum vitae, and
4) the name, address, and telephone number of three references.

For Questions, please contact:
Dr. Jeffrey Johnson
Box 19
Chair, Department of Pediatric Dentistry
LSUHSC School of Dentistry
1100 Florida Ave.
New Orleans LA, 70119

• Education:
  
  DDS/DMD;
  Advanced education in Pediatric Dentistry from a CODA accredited program.
• Certification/Licence:
  Eligible for licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry; ABPD certification preferred.

Posting Number: F00516P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Open Until Filled:
Yes

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (
HRMADA ).