The Louisiana State University Health School of Dentistry at New Orleans seeks nominations and applications for the Chair, Department of Prosthodontics position. This is a full-time, tenure, or clinical track position. The School of Dentistry seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, and service have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence in dental education. The Chair is integral to the School of Dentistry’s Leadership team. The position is associated with four critical areas of responsibility: pre-doctoral education, advanced education, scholarly activity, and Faculty Practice patient care. Other duties will include administrative responsibilities such as departmental planning, budgeting, faculty staffing, and supervision. This position reports to the Dean of the School of Dentistry. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with training and experience.
Qualification Requirements: Applicants must have a D.D.S. / D.M.D. degree or equivalent, prior teaching experience in dental education, completion of an A.D.A. accredited advanced education program in Prosthodontics, and the ability to obtain a restricted Louisiana dental license by the date of hire. Certification by the American Board of Prosthodontics and administrative experience are highly desirable qualifications.
Applicant Instructions: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a statement of teaching and research interests, and a curriculum vita along with the name, address, e-mail, and telephone number of three references with online application materials on the LSUHSC Careers website: https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/17685
Inquiries and nominations should be addressed to:
Dr. Dale Ehrlich, Chairman
Department of Comprehensive Dentistry
LSU Health – School of Dentistry
1100 Florida Ave.
Box 32
New Orleans, LA 70119-2799
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
