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Restorative Dentistry—A full-time, tenure track position at the assistant professor/associate professor level is available in the Department of Restorative Dentistry, Division of Operative Dentistry. Primary responsibility will be teaching pre-clinical and clinical operative procedures to undergraduate dental students. The successful candidate will be expected to have knowledge and experience with esthetic restorative materials. Participation in scholarly activities will be expected. A South Carolina teaching dental license is required and is available to individuals with a current US state dental license. Completion of a postgraduate general dentistry program (AEGD or GPR) is desirable but not required. Participation in dental faculty practice is available for private patient treatment. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications. The College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina is an EEO/AA employer; minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Apply online at www.musc.edu/hrm.

For further information contact Dr James Rivers, Chair, Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, 173 Ashley Avenue, Box 250507, Charleston, SC 29425, telephone (843) 792-2341. The Medical University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer promoting workplace diversity.

The Department of Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, University of Maryland, Baltimore is seeking candidates for one full-time faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level. Responsibilities include didactic and clinical teaching in the areas of operative dentistry, dental anatomy and occlusion primarily at the predoctoral level. Participation in the development of departmental research and other scholarly activities are highly desirable. Requirements for the position include a DDS/DMD degree or foreign equivalent, and the candidate will be required to obtain a Maryland dental license. Preference will be given to candidates with Masters or PhD degrees or other demonstrated research training experience who have demonstrated innovative approaches to curricular development and/or productivity in scholarly activities. An opportunity for intramural practice is available. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position will be available until filled.

For best consideration qualified applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and names and addresses of three references to Dr Howard E Strassler, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, Dental School, University of Maryland, Baltimore, 666 West Baltimore Street, Room 3-D-02, Baltimore, MD 21201-1586.

The University of Maryland Baltimore is an AA/EEO/ADA employer and has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas.

The University of Florida College of Dentistry invites nominations and applications for the position of Chairperson, Department of Operative Dentistry. The chair reports directly to the dean and is responsible for all aspects of the teaching, research and service missions of the department. The Department of Operative Dentistry includes the Division of Operative Dentistry and Cariology, as well as the Foreign Trained Dental Program (FTD). There are currently 18 full-time faculty members in the department. The successful candidate must demonstrate dynamic visionary leadership coupled with outstanding communication and administrative skills. The candidate must be able to flourish in a fast-paced and changing environment characterized by a pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and service.

Past experiences must demonstrate strong management, organizational and facilitative skills, along with the ability to work with various groups through effective teamwork. The ideal candidate will possess a commitment to excellence as evidenced by innovation and the ability to lead by example. A dental degree is required. Applicants with advanced training in a specialized operative dentistry program and individuals with general dentistry background with emphasis on clinical experience in operative dentistry will be given preference. A proven track record of research, extramural support and faculty development is desired. Individuals with academic or clinical practice credentials consistent with the rank of associate professor or full professor will be considered. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selection process will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida’s “Government in the Sunshine” and public records laws.

Applicants should provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference. The packet should be sent electronically via email (Microsoft Word attachments preferred) to Dr Ikramuddin Aukhil, Chair, Operative Dentistry Chairperson Search Committee at [email protected]. Printed documents may be mailed to Dr Ikramuddin Aukhil, University of Florida College of Dentistry, c/o Office of the Dean, PO Box 100405, Gainesville, FL 32610-0405, USA. Dr Aukhil may be reached by phone at (352) 392-4305. Letters of reference should be directed to Dr Aukhil. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on January 27, 2006 and will continue to receive applications until a suitable applicant pool has been identified. It is anticipated that recruitment efforts will allow for a start date as early as May of 2006. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Information about the University of Florida College of Dentistry may be found at http://www.dental.ufl.edu/ and about the university at http://www.ufl.edu.

Full-time Faculty Position in Operative Dentistry

Université de Montréal, Faculté de Médecine dentaire, the largest French-speaking dental school in North America, is presently seeking applicants for a position as a full-time tenure track professor in operative dentistry. Responsibilities include didactic teaching as well as preclinical and/or clinical supervision. The selected candidate will also participate in research projects, continuing education programs and the administration of the school. A knowledge of French compatible with the above Responsibilities is required. Applicants must have a DDS or DMD degree and be eligible for licensure in Quebec. Applicants should have or agree to obtain a certificate (or the equivalent) and a master degree in operative dentistry or a discipline closely related to restorative dentistry. The position will be available as of June 1, 2006. Curriculum vitae accompanied by two letters of recommendation should be forwarded to:

Dr Patrice Milot, DMD, MS, directeur

Département de restauration

Faculté de médecine dentaire

Université de Montréal

CP 6128, succursale Centreville

Montréal, QC H3C 3J7 Canada

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The Université de Montréal is involved in a program that promotes equal work opportunities for women as well as for ethnic and visible minorities, aboriginals and the handicapped.