Periodontist, Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Dental Medicine, Periodontology (Full-Time, Tenure-Track eligible)

Location: Stony Brook, New York
Open Date: Jan 08, 2026
Deadline: Feb 08, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
The School of Dental Medicine at Stony Brook University is seeking applications for a full-time (12-month), clinical or tenure track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics and Endodontics. The major duties of successful applicants include pre-clinical, clinical and didactic teaching of all aspects of periodontics at the dental student and resident levels. Additional responsibilities involve supporting the school's compliance with SBU, SBM and SDM best practices, demonstrating growth in pedagogical skills and an aptitude for scholarship, serving on select school committees, engaging in school governance and participating in the school's affiliated faculty practice.

Resources to further develop or refine teaching skills are offered at the university's Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching https://www.stonybrook.edu/celt/.

The potential to earn a Master's in Higher Education Administration (MHEA) as an employee benefit with protected time is also offered for those interested in advancing their academic career https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/hea/.

Individuals should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a desire to create an environment that develops strong and supportive relationships with students, residents, faculty, and staff and promotes collegiality, collaboration, and cultural diversity among members of various education, research, and service communities. A willingness to serve as a role model and advocate for the ideals of professionalism and high ethical standards in a health science educational setting is essential.

Stony Brook University is a premier employer that provides exceptional rewards, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as professional development funds. The university's competitive salaries and benefits packages include generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and relocation assistance, wellness initiatives, and more. For detailed information, visit the Stony Brook University website https://www.stonybrook.edu/jobs/working-here/. For more information about the School of Dental Medicine, visit dentistry.stonybrookmedicine.edu.


Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• DDS/DMD (or foreign equivalent) degree from a CODA-accredited dental school/college or international equivalent degree.
• Certificate from a CODA-accredited Advanced Education Program in Periodontics (or in the process of achieving certificate from a CODA-accredited Advanced Education Program in Periodontics).
• Board Certification, or in the process of achieving board qualification, by the American Board of Periodontology (ABP).
• New York State Dental license or eligibility.
• Experience in and an appreciation for the interdisciplinary care of patients with other dental specialists.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree(s) of MS and/or PhD in a related field, or international equivalent degree(s).
• Didactic and/or clinical teaching experience at a CODA-accredited dental school/college or hospital setting.
• Ability to provide moderate parenteral intravenous sedation in New York State.
• Desire to enroll in Stony Brook Universities' Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration (MHEA program).
• Experience in Dental Education.
• A record of research and/or scholarly activity.
• Participation in organized dentistry at the local, state or national level.

Application Instructions
To apply, visit http://apply.interfolio.com/179155.

All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin the application process. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site or contact its Scholar Service Team at help@interfolio.com or (877) 997-8807.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Amy Torres at amy.torres@stonybrookmedicine.edu.

Special Notes


Non-Tenure/Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure and/or a senior faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by (School of Dental Medicine's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure).

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Campus Description:


Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Technology and Management, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request . It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.


Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.









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