Applicants must have a clinical periodontology certificate from an ADA-CODA accredited specialty program, eligibility for a dental license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and be board certified or eligible with the American Board of Periodontology along with a record of previous teaching. Applicants with experience in accreditation will be preferred.

Responsibilities will include primarily clinical and didactic teaching, course directorship, in the post-graduate and pre-doctoral program.  The faculty must also be competent to practice as a specialist in the Faculty Dental Practice and provide direct patient care daily as part of teaching.  Temple’s Dental model of education is based on an apprenticeship model where faculty are engaged as clinicians and educators, in provision of care with the students or residents.

Preference will be for a faculty who has directed a program and is proficient in digital dentistry as well as surgical periodontal and implant care under moderate sedation.

Applicants must have experience in didactic teaching, clinical teaching, course directorship, and expertise in restorative dentistry.  Graduation from a CODA accredited DMD or DDS program is required.  Preference will be for applicants who have taught predoctoral and postdoctoral courses in comprehensive dentistry and have developed advanced skills in digital dentistry.

Chairperson of the Department of Restorative Sciences

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry was established in 1863 as the Philadelphia Dental College with a mission to lead the development of structured curricula in dental education. Since its founding, the School has maintained a strong commitment to community service, excellence in clinical care and education, and impactful research. Today, the School continues to advance the vision of its founders while preparing for the next era of dental education and practice.

The next phase of development at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry will focus on:

• Transforming the curriculum through contemporary andragogical principles where students learn using acquision and critical appraisal of knowledge,
• Implementing curriculum databases integrated with Artificial Intelligence analytics,
• Expanding the use of digital dentistry and robotic technologies in patient care and education,
• Advancing competency-based clinical education and comprehensive dental care using the school’s Patient Wellness Report.
• Implement patient-centered and student-focused didactic and clinical programs

We seek outstanding national and international applicants who can lead the Department of Restorative Sciences toward the vision of dental practice and education in 2030. Applicants with strong academic orientation, innovative educational philosophies, experience in Artificial Intelligence applications, digital dentistry, and leadership in academic transformation are encouraged to apply.

Faculty candidates who are motivated to continue learning, expand their academic careers, and contribute to a collaborative and forward-thinking academic culture will find exceptional opportunities at Temple University.

The School maintains one of the most advanced clinical care and educational programs in the United States. Predoctoral students graduate with advanced competency in comprehensive patient-centered care and typically provide care for more than one hundred patients during their clinical training. Temple University also offers highly respected postgraduate programs rich in clinical and academic experiences.

The research enterprise at the School has achieved substantial national and international impact, with faculty engaged in contemporary research areas and strong external funding support, including a ranking among the top dental schools in funding from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.

Qualifications and Application Process

Applicants from U.S., Canadian, and international dental schools who meet the qualifications for the position are invited to submit:

• Curriculum Vitae,
• Qualifications to meet the rank of associate or full professor
• For prosthodontist, board certification or eligibility in the jurisdiction where they have worked nationally or internationally
• Names and contact information for five references,
• A cover letter detailing:
  • Vision for the future of dental education,
  • Professional aspirations,
  • Academic and leadership achievements,
  • Reasons for seeking to join the Temple University faculty.

Application materials should be submitted to:

Dr. Marisol Tellez
Associate Dean of Research
Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry
3223 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Phone: 215-707-1773
Email: marisol.tellez@temple.edu

Academic Responsibilities

The Chairperson must demonstrate:

• Experience in contemporary didactic and clinical teaching,
• Successful course directorship and curriculum development,
• Leadership and team-building capabilities,
• A forward-looking vision for general dentistry and prosthodontic education.
• A record of risk taking and transforming challenges into successful programs

The Chairperson will participate in teaching within both predoctoral and postdoctoral programs.

Opportunities for one day per week of faculty clinical practice are available either:

• At the dental school clinics, or
• At the School’s new fully equipped 12-chair faculty practice located approximately three miles south of the dental school in a growing residential area of Philadelphia.

Salary and Benefits

Temple University offers competitive compensation aligned with dental academic salaries in the Northeastern United States, including:

• Twenty days of paid vacation,
• Three personal days annually,
• Generous 401(k) contributions,
• Family Medical Leave,
• Long-term disability benefits,
• Medical and dental insurance at discounted premiums. 

Faculty members participating in clinical practice receive at least one-third of generated net revenues.

Support is also provided for attendance at national professional meetings, including funding for at least one annual meeting and additional support for faculty presentations at other conferences.

Academic Culture

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry fosters a collegial and collaborative academic environment characterized by an open organizational structure. Chairs, Associate Deans, and the Dean maintain direct accessibility to faculty, staff, and students to encourage dialogue, innovation, and professional growth.

The School also supports faculty development through multiple educational mini-certificates and programs offered by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching.

Applicants must have experience in didactic teaching, clinical teaching, course directorship, and expertise in prosthodontics.  Preference will be for applicants who have taught predoctoral and postdoctoral courses in prosthodontics and comprehensive dentistry and have developed advanced skills in digital dentistry, a field which has been highly advanced at the dental school. Applicants must have a DDS/DMD or foreign equivalent and advanced prosthodontic certificate from a CODA accredited specialty program.  Eligibility for a dental license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and be board certified or eligible with the American Academy of Prosthodontics are required. Preference will be for applicants with highly advanced skills in digital dentistry.

Applicants should have a minimum of three years of experience in clinical orthodontics and teaching. Candidates should have a DDS/DMD or foreign equivalent; a Certificate in Orthodontics from a CODA accredited specialty program, and either certification by the American Board of Orthodontics or eligibility for it. The candidate must also possess, or be eligible for, either full licensure to practice clinical dentistry or a restricted faculty license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Preference will be given to applicants with previous didactic and clinical teaching experience. A strong commitment to patient care and the education of residents and dental students is required.  The Department uses iTero scanner and digital printing in its operations.

Responsibilities include didactic and clinical teaching of postdoctoral and pre doctoral dental students, curriculum development, research supervision, scholarly activities, and service. The candidate must also be competent to provide direct patient care as a specialist in orthodontics and supervise research of the graduate and predoctoral students.

Applicants should have experience in clinical endodontics and teaching. Candidates should have a DDS/DMD or foreign equivalent; a Certificate in Endodontics from a CODA accredited specialty program, and either certification by the American Board of Endodontics or eligibility for it. The candidate must also possess, or be eligible for, either full licensure to practice clinical dentistry or a restricted faculty license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Preference will be given to applicants with previous didactic and clinical teaching experience. A strong commitment to scholarly endeavors, patient care and the education of residents and dental students is required. 

Responsibilities include didactic and clinical teaching of postdoctoral and pre doctoral dental students, curriculum development, research supervision, scholarly activities, and service. The candidate must also be competent to provide direct patient care as a specialist in the Department of Endodontology, faculty practice for at least one day per week is available.

Applicants should have experience in clinical OMS (4- or 6- year program). Candidates should have a DDS/DMD and eligible for unrestricted dental licensee in Pennsylvania; a Certificate in OMS from a CODA accredited specialty program, and either certification by the American Board of OMS or eligibility for it.  Responsibilities include didactic and clinical teaching of postdoctoral and pre doctoral dental students, curriculum development, research supervision, scholarly activities, and service. The candidate must also be competent to provide direct patient care as an OMS specialist at the predoctoral, postdoctoral, sedation center, and affiliated hospitals (Temple University Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia). The faculty will practice for at least one day per week as part of their teaching responsibilities and supervise or provide care in the operating room or Temple University Hospital emergency and trauma clinics. Opportunities are available to provide care for patients with head and neck cancer, TMJ surgery, and orthognathic surgery.