Open Rank Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor -SOD Comprehensive Dentistry

Job Description

Assistant Group Practice Director (0.8 FTE)

Open Rank: Clinical Instructor / Clinical Assistant
Professor

University of Maryland School of Dentistry

Department of Comprehensive Dentistry

Division of General Practice

Position Overview

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry invites applications
for a 0.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) clinical faculty position as
Assistant Group Practice Director in the Department of
Comprehensive Dentistry, Division of General Practice. There are
two 0.80 FTE positions available.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative dentist who is
passionate about patient care, enjoys sharing clinical knowledge,
and is interested in helping educate the next generation of dental
professionals.

This position offers an opportunity to combine clinical teaching,
student mentorship, comprehensive patient care, and professional
development within an academic environment that values innovation,
collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Dentists transitioning from private practice to academia are
encouraged to apply. Your clinical experience and practical
knowledge can make a meaningful difference in preparing dental
students for independent practice.

Previous academic teaching experience is not required. We will
support your transition into dental education through mentorship
from experienced faculty, faculty development programs, training in
clinical teaching and student assessment, and opportunities to
participate in curriculum development, digital dentistry education,
and educational research.

Faculty members will also have opportunities to develop scholarly
projects, present at professional conferences, and build an
academic portfolio toward faculty promotion. This position offers a
pathway to grow from an experienced dentist into a confident dental
educator.

Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

About the Position

The Division of General Practice follows a comprehensive care group
practice model designed to prepare students for independent
clinical practice.

The division consists of eight group practices, each serving
approximately 32 third- and fourth-year dental students under the
guidance of two faculty practice leaders.

The Assistant Group Practice Director will work collaboratively
with the Group Practice Director, clinical faculty, and patient
care coordinators to support student learning, comprehensive
patient care, and effective clinical operations.

The successful candidate will play an important role in helping
students develop clinical competence, sound professional judgment,
confidence, and accountability in delivering patient-centered
care.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Teaching and Student Mentorship

• Provide direct clinical supervision, instruction, and

constructive feedback to predoctoral dental students delivering
comprehensive patient care.

• Mentor students in diagnosis, phased treatment planning,

clinical decision-making, restorative dentistry, and
interdisciplinary patient management.

• Support students in developing clinical competence, critical

thinking, professional judgment, communication skills, and
confidence in independent patient care.

• Monitor student clinical progress and collaborate with the

Group Practice Director to identify learning needs, provide
feedback, and support achievement of clinical competencies.

• Promote evidence-based dentistry, ethical practice, patient

safety, and professional accountability.

• Support the integration of contemporary clinical techniques,

digital dentistry, and emerging technologies into student
learning.

Comprehensive Patient Care and Group Practice
Operations

• Collaborate with the Group Practice Director and patient care

coordinators to support continuity, quality, and timely delivery of
comprehensive dental care.

• Assist students with patient management, interdisciplinary

treatment planning, specialty referrals, and urgent dental
care.

• Support coordination of patient assignments, treatment

sequencing, and clinical scheduling within the group
practice.

• Assist in identifying and addressing challenges related to

patient care, student progress, and clinical operations.

• Participate in initiatives to improve clinical efficiency,

patient experiences, and educational outcomes.

• Contribute to quality assurance, patient safety, and continuous

improvement activities.

Academic Engagement and Faculty Development

• Participate in faculty development programs, clinical

calibration, and educational activities.

• Contribute to the improvement of clinical teaching methods,

student assessment, and educational resources.

• Participate in curriculum development and initiatives related

to contemporary dental education.

• Engage in scholarly, educational, or professional activities

appropriate to academic rank, individual interests, and assigned
effort.

• Collaborate with faculty across clinical disciplines and dental

specialties.

• Participate in departmental and School of Dentistry service

activities appropriate to the appointment.

Appointment and Work Schedule

This is a 0.8 FTE clinical faculty appointment, with
responsibilities proportional to the appointment.

The position will primarily focus on clinical teaching, student
mentorship, and supporting group practice operations.

The Assistant Group Practice Director will work collaboratively
with the Group Practice Director rather than serving as the primary
administrator responsible for overall group practice
operations.

Specific clinical schedules and responsibilities will be determined
in consultation with the Division Director and Department
Chair.

Opportunities for faculty practice, additional teaching,
educational scholarship, and professional development may be
incorporated based on faculty interests, institutional needs, and
approved effort allocation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• DDS, DMD, or equivalent dental degree.
• Eligibility for an appropriate Maryland dental license or

faculty teaching license.

• Clinical experience in comprehensive general dentistry,

including diagnosis, treatment planning, direct and indirect
restorative procedures, and patient management.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty,

staff, and patients.

• Commitment to evidence-based clinical practice,

patient-centered care, and dental education.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within an

interdisciplinary clinical environment.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and professional

communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)

or General Practice Residency (GPR) program, or equivalent advanced
clinical experience.

• Experience mentoring dental students, residents, or

early-career dentists.

• Interest in clinical teaching, digital dentistry, contemporary

restorative procedures, and educational innovation.

• Experience in comprehensive patient management and

interdisciplinary treatment planning.

• Interest in educational scholarship, clinical research,

curriculum development, or academic leadership.

Why Join the University of Maryland School of
Dentistry?

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry offers an
opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the dental profession
while continuing to grow professionally as a clinician and
educator.

Our department values collaboration, mentorship, clinical
excellence, and the development of future academic leaders.

Faculty members have opportunities to:

• Develop as dental educators: Learn effective clinical

teaching, student assessment, and mentoring approaches through
faculty development and guidance from experienced academic
colleagues.

• Advance clinically: Remain engaged with comprehensive

patient care, contemporary restorative dentistry, digital
workflows, and interdisciplinary treatment planning.

• Participate in educational innovation: Contribute to

curriculum development, digital dentistry initiatives, clinical
simulation, and new approaches to dental education.

• Build an academic portfolio: Explore educational

scholarship, clinical research, scholarly presentations, and
collaborative projects aligned with individual interests.

• Grow professionally: Receive guidance in academic career

planning, faculty promotion, and the development of leadership
skills.

• Make a lasting impact: Help dental students transition

from supervised learning to confident, competent, and independent
clinical practice.

Hiring range: $110,000 - $116,000 (depending on academic rank and
commensurate with education and experience).

About Us

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public
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