General Dentistry Faculty - Community Service Learning Center, Clinical Assistant Professor, Cl

Job Overview

General Dentistry Faculty – Community Service Learning Center – Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor – East Carolina University – Spruce Pine – full‑time – provide general dentistry services in an underserved community.

• Provide primary dental care to eligible patients and supervise dental students and AEGD residents.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols consistent with standards of care; maintain quality assurance and infection control.
• Mentor AEGD residents and fourth‑year dental students; supervise their clinical education and community service activities.
• Collaborate with local, state, and regional health care organizations and faculty to ensure the CSLC is a state‑of‑the‑art educational and care delivery facility.
• Manage the CSLC’s annual budget and financial sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and Commission on Dental Accreditation standards.
• Participate in faculty meetings, dental school activities, and community outreach programs.

• DDS, DMD, or equivalent degree.
• Complete eligibility for a North Carolina dental license.
• Experience operating a general dentistry practice, preferably in a rural community.
• Broad knowledge of dental education issues and ethics.
• Advanced education in dentistry (AEGD, GPR, or military residency) preferred.
• Three years’ experience in general dentistry or a dental educational environment.
• Experience building teams, developing solutions, and proficiency in all disciplines of general dentistry.

Eligible for UNC Optional Retirement Program, voluntary supplemental retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, critical illness, flexible spending accounts, cancer, disability, and other health and wellness benefits.

Applicants must submit an online candidate profile, Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Interest, and three references. Letters of reference not submitted via the People Admin system should be mailed to Dr. Bob Manga, Search Committee Chair, at the address below.

Dr. Bob Manga – Search Committee Chair – mangar

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