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Infographic showing various Orthodontics Faculty job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, and 40% Part Time. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,896 per year, or $40.3 per hour.

Faculty, Orthodontics

Northeast Ohio Medical University

OH • On-site

Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver the orthodontics curriculum for dental students, including courses and student assessments for classroom, preclinical, and clinical instruction.

  • Participate actively in college and university committees and engage in professional dental organizations.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Faculty, Orthodontics
Position Type
Faculty
Department
Specialty Dentistry
Full or Part Time
Part Time
Pay Grade
Dependent on Rank
Position Summary Information
Department Specific Information
Join Northeast Ohio Medical University's (NEOMED) New Bitonte College of DentistryNEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a skilled orthodontics educator who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment.
At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.
Benefits & PerksNEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success-both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.
Retirement
State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future
Paid Time Off
Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year
Additional Benefits
Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance
Summary
Part-time (0.4 FTE) faculty position in the Department of Specialty Dentistry responsible for development and implementation of the predoctoral curriculum in orthodontics in the DDS program, including didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching or occasional support with patient care as needed. This is a non-tenure position. Faculty rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
Principal Functional Responsibilities
Teaching: Responsible for development and delivery of the orthodontics curriculum for dental students in the new DDS program including development and implementation of courses and student assessments for classroom, preclinical simulation, and clinical instruction or occasional support with patient care across the DDS curriculum as needed.
Service: Active participation on college and university committees might be assigned. In addition, membership and participation in state and national professional dental organizations is strongly encouraged.
Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • DDS/DMD or equivalent.
  • Must be eligible for licensure in the state of Ohio for a Dentist License or a Limited Dental Teaching License.
  • Qualified to be appointed as a faculty member in the College of Dentistry (rank commensurate with qualifications).
  • Clinical proficiency in orthodontics.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Residency: Certificate of advanced education in orthodontics from a CODA-approved residency.
  • Teaching Experience and Expertise: Experienced dental educator with experience in curriculum and course development and teaching at the predoctoral level. Interested in educational innovation and up to date on contemporary educational approaches. Openness to new educational approaches. Didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching experience preferred.
  • Accreditation Knowledge and Experience: Knowledge of, and experience with, accreditation of predoctoral dental education programs by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Able to collaborate with college administration to ensure ongoing compliance with CODA standards.
  • Board Certification: Board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Orthodontics is preferred but not required.
  • Collaborative: Can work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, and students at the college and the university.
  • Humanistic Environment: Committed to building a humanistic culture/climate within the college and to fostering student success.

Physical Requirements
Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment.
Posting Detail Information
NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines
In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.
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