ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Posting Summary

Position Number 00045547 Location Code 422550000 PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY/BOX 138/CL - LSU Dental School Clinic Location-City New Orleans School/Division LSUNO DENTISTRY Department LSUNO Pediatric dentistry Position Summary

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

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Minimum Qualifications

If Other Required Education, please specify Advanced education in Pediatric Dentistry from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Discipline Certifications/Licenses Required Eligible for licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry. Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job Indicate the type of experience required to do the job Substitution

Preferred Qualifications

If Other Preferred Education, please specify Discipline Certifications/Licenses Preferred American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) certification Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Posting End Date Open Until Filled Yes Position End Date (if temporary) Application Review Date to Begin Special Instructions Summary EEO Statement

LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek 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, affirmative action 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.

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