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 Applicants should submit the following application materials via the secure website:

• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of interest
• Names of three professional references

Questions regarding the position and responsibilities should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Carlos Gonzalez (carlosgc@umich.edu). For questions regarding the application or search process, please contact administrative support staff, Melanie LaPointe (melp@umich.edu).

Applications will be accepted and evaluated on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled. To optimize your chances, please apply as soon as possible. The search committee plans to begin reviewing applications in early October 2026.

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.  Candidates may be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form.

The University of Michigan School of Dentistry invites applications for three full-time clinical track faculty positions at the Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics (CRSE), Division of Restorative Dentistry. The salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and credentials.

The School and the CRSE Department are fully engaged in supporting state of the art dental education that includes evidence-based dentistry, multi-disciplinary education, and digital dentistry. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing didactic, pre-clinical and clinical education, and summative/formative student assessment at the pre-doctoral and/or graduate restorative/cariology level.

The successful candidate for this position must have a Doctor of Dental Surgery/Dental Medicine (DDS/DMD) degree or equivalent and the ability to be licensed in Michigan. Candidates should demonstrate a strong background in advanced operative/restorative dentistry, cariology, biomaterials, digital dentistry, and tooth replacement therapy including implant-supported restorations. Preference will be given to candidates holding an Advanced Clinical Education Program Certificate and/or MS in Operative or Restorative Dentistry, as well as some teaching, mentorship and research experience.

The CRSE Department has an active mentorship program and will provide ample opportunity for development of collaborative research projects. This position offers opportunities for scholarly activities, continuing education, and service, including the ability to establish a robust intramural clinical practice with the UM SOD Dental Faculty Associates Clinic (DFA).  Further information about the CRSE Department may be found on the department website.

The successful candidate for this position must have a Doctor of Dental Surgery/Dental Medicine (DDS/DMD) degree or equivalent and the ability to be licensed in Michigan. Candidates should demonstrate a strong background in advanced operative/restorative dentistry, cariology, biomaterials, digital dentistry, and tooth replacement therapy including implant-supported restorations. Preference will be given to candidates holding an Advanced Clinical Education Program Certificate and/or MS in Operative or Restorative Dentistry, as well as some teaching, mentorship and research experience.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position is posted as Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.