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The University of Minnesota is accepting applications for a salaried full-time (1.0 FTE) position as a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor of Periodontics.

The Division of Periodontology seeks candidates whose training, experience, and service have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• clinical and didactic teaching in predoctoral courses and the Advanced Education Program in Periodontology;
• participation in research; and
• service on School of Dentistry and University committees.

Participation in private practice will be available. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Required Qualifications

• DDS, DMD, or international equivalent degree
• Completion of a CODA or CDAC accredited advanced education training program in periodontics
• Certification by the American Board of Periodontology or in the process of becoming certified by the American Board of Periodontology
• Minnesota dental license or eligible for Minnesota dental license by start of position (it may be possible for a faculty license to be obtained through the School of Dentistry)
• Proof of authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D.
• IV and oral sedation certification
• Clinical and didactic teaching experience
• Interest in advanced technologies, e.g., laser therapy, digital dentistry, microsurgery

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