Indiana University

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics

Indiana University$100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DDS/DMD or equivalent dental degree is required.
  • Certificate of advanced education in Prosthodontics from a CODA/CDAC accredited program.
  • Unrestricted Indiana dental license or Indiana dental faculty license required by appointment date.
  • Experience in digital dentistry workflows in prosthodontics and implantology is essential.
  • Advanced academic degree in Education, Prosthodontics, Dental Material, or Implantology is a plus.
  • Teaching experience at the predoctoral level is advantageous.
  • Board certification by the American Board of Prosthodontics is favorable.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical and didactic instruction to dental students and graduate residents.
  • Participate in competency assessments for students.
  • Implement a comprehensive curriculum with modern technologies.
  • Generate scholarly activities to advance research and education in the field.
  • Engage in university service and participate in governance at various levels.
  • Explore faculty practice and revenue-generating opportunities as appropriate.

Benefits

  • Generous faculty practice opportunities available.
  • Engagement in community service and development.
  • Access to advanced technologies in teaching and research.
  • Support for professional development and scholarly activity.
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Position Details

Title
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics

Appointment Status
Non-Tenure Track

Department
IU Indianapolis Department of Prosthodontics - School of Dentistry

Location
Indianapolis

Position Summary

The Prosthodontics department in the Indiana University School of Dentistry is seeking qualified applicants for our clinical-track faculty position. This will be a 12-month appointment at the rank of assistant professor at 1.0 FTE, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Our new faculty member will come ready to build upon the school's and campus's tradition of excellence and to further advance scholarship, education, clinical service, and community engagement. Our new team member will be expected to provide clinical and didactic instruction to predoctoral dental students and graduate prosthodontics residents, participate in competency assessments, and help to implement a comprehensive and robust curriculum using state of the art and emerging technologies. Generation of scholarly activity as well as engagement in university service at the department, school, and university levels, including participation in departmental and school governance is expected. Faculty practice and other revenue-generating opportunities will be considered for eligible candidates.

Basic Qualifications

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN?

Full consideration will be given to candidates who meet the following requirements:

  • Has a DDS/DMD or equivalent dental degree
  • Has a certificate of advanced education in Prosthodontics from a Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA) or Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC) accredited program (by the time of appointment)
  • Has obtained or will obtain an unrestricted Indiana dental license or an Indiana dental faculty license by the time of appointment. (Information on state dental licensure is available at https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/dentistry-home/).
  • Has experience in the digital dentistry workflow in prosthodontics and implantology


Department Contact for Questions

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to:

Wei-Shao Lin, DDS, MBA, MSAI, PhD, FACP

Professor

Chair, Department of Prosthodontics

[email protected]

Additional Qualifications

It will be a bonus if you have:
  • A master's degree (or other advanced academic degrees) in the fields of Education, Prosthodontics, Dental Material, or Implantology.
  • Has experience teaching at the predoctoral level
  • Board certification by the American Board of Prosthodontics
  • A certificate in Maxillofacial Prosthetics from a program accredited by CODA or CDAC


Salary and Rank
Rank and salary will be based on the applicant's credentials and experience.

Special Instructions

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit the following supporting documents:

  • A signed letter of intent that includes (1) a personal statement delineating your qualifications as well as (2) your present career achievements and (3) future interests.
  • Complete curriculum vitae.
  • Names of three professional references with contact information. When requested, submitted reference letters must be provided on letterhead stationery with the referee's signature.


For Best Consideration Date

Expected Start Date
07/01/2026

Posting Number
IU-101456-2026

About Indiana University

Indiana University is a public research university with multiple campuses throughout the state of Indiana. The university was founded in 1820 and is the flagship institution of the Indiana University system. IU offers more than 550 academic programs across a wide range of disciplines, including business, education, engineering, law, medicine, and the arts and sciences. The university is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction and the Indiana University School of Medicine. IU is committed to providing students with a high-quality education that prepares them for success in their chosen careers.
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