Posting DetailsPosition Details
Title Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Special Care Clinic
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Indianapolis Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital Dentistry - School of Dentistry
Location Indianapolis
Position Summary Position OverviewThe department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital Dentistry (OMFS/HD) in the Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) is seeking to fill a full-time (1.0) 12-month clinical track faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor with the option to participate in intramural faculty practice.
The appointee must possess strong clinical skills and be creative and innovative in providing clinical care and instruction in the newly opened Delta Dental Special Care Clinic. Specifically, this faculty position will support the treatment of adult patients with medically complex conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and other special healthcare needs in various settings including in-patient, outpatient clinics and the operating room. Further expectations include mentoring residents and predoctoral students on clinical projects with scholarly outcomes and engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Basic Qualifications Required Qualifications- Graduation from a CODA accredited dental school with a DDS or DMD degree or equivalent, and General Practice Residency (GPR), or equivalent experience.
- Eligibility to obtain an unrestricted dental license in the state of Indiana by the position start date.
- Strong foundation in general dentistry and care of patients with special healthcare needs
- Demonstrated ability to lead an effective team
Department Contact for Questions Dr. Pamela Linder, DMD, BS
Director of Hospital Dentistry and Special Needs Dentistry
pjlinder@iu.eduAdditional Qualifications Preferred Qualifications- Advanced degree (MPH, MS, DMSc)
- Completion of a CODA-accredited Oral Medicine residency, Geriatrics Fellowship and/or Oncology Fellowship or a PGY-2 GPR
- Scholarly activity in clinical research and a record of publication
- Leadership capacity, demonstrated collaboration and networking skills
Salary and Rank Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Special Instructions Review of applicants will begin immediately with an anticipated appointment start date of May 1, 2027. Interested candidates should review the application requirements below and submit the below documents:
- Ink-signed letter of intent
- Statement of present career achievements and future interests
- Complete curriculum vitae
- Names of three general professional references with contact information (Reference letters are not requested at this time)
For Best Consideration DateExpected Start DatePosting Number IU-101769-2026
