Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Open Rank - Clinical and Program Director for Pre-Doctoral Clinical Education

Texas A&M University - Faculty • Dallas, TX • 2h ago

Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Open Rank - Clinical and Program Director for Pre-Doctoral Clinical Education Comprehensive Dentistry

Location Dallas, TX

Open Date 10/2/2025

Position ID 168902

Description

The Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry invites applications for a fulltime (100% FTE), 11-month Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure) faculty position beginning January 2026 (or negotiable). The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor, based on qualifications. This leadership role involves overseeing the clinical training of dental students to ensure high-quality, accredited clinical experiences. Responsibilities include clinical and didactic teaching, supervision of patient care, student evaluation, and administrative oversight as Program Director.

Primary responsibilities include:

Provide operational leadership in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the pre-doctoral clinical curriculum.

Manage clinical education programming, including clinic scheduling and coordination.

Develop syllabi and implement learning outcomes to prepare students for clinical practice and licensure.

Review and update student development tasks annually in collaboration with the Department Head.

Monitor and optimize clinic coverage and instructional staffing.

Provide didactic and clinical instruction to pre-doctoral students, including course orientation sessions.

Provide clinical mentorship to students.

Conduct biweekly reviews of clinic operations with the Department Head.

Lead faculty calibration efforts and onboard new faculty to clinical protocols and standards of care.

Foster a positive, professional environment focused on faculty development and job satisfaction.

Guide group leaders in monitoring student progress and competency development.

Organize regular faculty meetings to ensure alignment and communication.

Propose and implement innovative, data-driven strategies to enhance program effectiveness.

Serve as a key clinical advisor to ensure evidence-based educational and clinical practices.

Collaborate closely with the Program Coordinator and Clinic Manager to meet departmental and institutional goals.

May supervise program staff.

May manage difficult conversations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

DDS, DMD, or equivalent degree

Minimum of 10 years of clinical dental practice experience

Eligibile for dental licensure in the State of Texas

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Demonstrated commitment to student development and success.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in dental education or organized dentistry

Record of experience with digital dental technologies

Preferred Qualifications

AEGD certificate or completion of another advanced dental education program

Demonstrated innovation and adaptability in educational settings.

Experience supervising teams or staff.

Familiarity with dental accreditation standards and pre-doctoral program delivery

Experience mentoring students and peers.

Record of collaborative achievements

Detail-oriented and data-driven, with the ability to analyze program outcomes and implement improvements.

All final candidates will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/173488 and upload the following:

1) Curriculum Vitae, 2) Cover Letter 3) List of three references with full contact information including email addresses. 4) Personal Statement include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable.

For questions related to this position, please contact Mary Jo Rodriguez at mjrodz12@tamu.edu

Incomplete and/or ineligible submissions will not be considered.

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