Open Rank

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), clinical-track (fixed-term), open-rank faculty position (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health. We are seeking an outstanding, energetic clinician and educator dedicated to clinical excellence and learner mentorship. The successful candidate will teach clinical and didactic pediatric dentistry in our predoctoral (DDS) and advanced education (graduate residency) pediatric dentistry programs, supervise sedation and hospital-based care, and provide direct patient care in the Pediatric Dentistry Dental Faculty Practice and operating room settings.

The ideal candidate must possess exceptional clinical, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with a strong commitment to working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary academic healthcare environment. Outstanding opportunities exist for clinical practice, teaching, and scholarly collaboration in our state-of-the-art clinical and hospital facilities. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications, experience, and accomplishments.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive pediatric dental care across the Adams School of Dentistry affiliated clinics, the Dental Faculty Practice (DFP), and hospital operating room settings.
• Support and deliver preventive, restorative, interceptive orthodontic, pharmacological behavior guidance (sedation/general anesthesia), and emergency dental care to pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with medical and dental interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal, safe, and compassionate care for children, including those with complex medical conditions and special health care needs.
• Uphold the highest standards of clinical care, safety, and compliance in accordance with ethical and professional guidelines in pediatric dentistry.

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Provide direct clinical instruction, supervision, and mentorship to pediatric dentistry graduate residents and predoctoral (DDS) students in clinical, sedation, and hospital operating room environments.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver didactic, seminar, and pre-clinical/clinical educational activities in pediatric dentistry.
• Assess learner performance, provide constructive feedback, and foster clinical competency and critical thinking in contemporary pediatric dental practices.
• Guide students and residents in the comprehensive management of infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special health care needs.

Service & Scholarly Responsibilities:

• Engage in service and leadership activities within the Department, the Adams School of Dentistry, the University, and the broader professional community.
• Participate actively in faculty meetings, quality assurance and improvement processes, clinical calibrations, communication and teamwork activities, curriculum planning, and other departmental/school committee activities.
• Contribute to community outreach and public health initiatives promoting children’s oral health.
• Stay current with evidence-based best practices in pediatric dentistry and contribute to resident research mentorship and scholarly productivity.

• Board certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD).
• Demonstrated experience in clinical practice, pharmacological behavior management (conscious/moderate sedation), and treating patients in a hospital operating room environment.
• Previous didactic and clinical teaching experience in an accredited predoctoral dental program and/or postgraduate pediatric dentistry residency program.
• Track record of working effectively with medically complex patients and individuals with special health care needs.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.