Posting DetailsPosition 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 DateExpected Start Date 07/01/2026
Posting Number IU-101456-2026
