Description

Job Description

The Department of Periodontology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) School of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to serve as Director of Advanced Education in Periodontology. The UAB School of Dentistry is a leading oral health education and research institution with a focus on clinical and scholarly excellence. We seek an energetic team player who can advance the mission of the department in didactic and clinical teaching, research, service, and patient care.

The Director of Advanced Education in Periodontology will be responsible for oversight of the advanced education program in periodontology, including resident selection, onboarding, didactic and clinical education, delivery of patient care and vertical and horizontal integration of care within the interdisciplinary structure for the UAB School of Dentistry, integration with external educational stakeholders, and development of resident scholarly activity. The Director of Advanced Education will provide departmental representation on school and university committees and will contribute to overall curricular development and review of patient care within the UAB School of Dentistry and at the University Level.

The Director of Advanced Education in Periodontology reports directly to the Chair and is an integral part of the departmental leadership team. The Director of Advanced Education's administrative duties include continuous assessment and improvement of the advanced education program in periodontology and oversight of the preparation for the Commission on Dental Accreditation ( CODA ) accreditation process. The Director of Advanced Education in Periodontology will help plan, implement, and responsibly manage clinical operations, including sound fiscal practices. The Director of Advanced Education in Periodontology will review teaching faculty within the Advanced Education Program on an annual basis and provide summative assessments and development. S/he will also review residents within the program on a biannual basis in addition to providing regular formative feedback.

Required Qualifications

Qualified applicants must have a DDS / DMD or equivalent degree and must have completed a CODA accredited Advanced Education Program in Periodontology with experience in the field. Qualified applicants must be board eligible or board certified in Periodontology. Applicants must be eligible for licensure and/or a special teaching permit in Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications

Board certified or Board eligible with the American Board of Periodontology

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F2780P

Open Date
01/28/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Nondiscrimination Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Pre-employment Background Check

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)

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