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Endodontics Faculty- Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

East Carolina University

Commensurate with Qualifications

life insurance, 401(k), 403(b)

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Oct 28, 2026

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Position Information

Job Title	Endodontics Faculty- Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
Position Number	600286
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	AAH SODM SURG Sci Management
Department Homepage	https://dental.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	DENTAL MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Endodontics Faculty- Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
Working Title	Endodontics Faculty- Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.00
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category	Faculty (Dentist)
Be a Pirate!	Be a Pirate! East Carolina University ( ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output. Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn. ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits. The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Organizational Unit Overview	Academic Affairs, led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university's colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU's culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation. The School of Dental Medicine's mission is to educate dental care providers (both dental students and residents) and to address the oral health care needs in rural populations of North Carolina. The school meets these missions by operating dental clinics that provide both educational experiences for the dental students and residents and provides dental care to the residents of North Carolina. The Department of Surgical Sciences advances oral health through education, patient care, research, and service. Faculty provide instruction across the dental curriculum and residency programs while delivering specialty care in endodontics, oral medicine, oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral and maxillofacial pathology, periodontology, and orofacial pain. Through scholarly activities and collaboration, the department supports student learning, advances clinical practice, and improves patient outcomes across North Carolina.
Job Duties	East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine (SoDM) is a recognized national leader for innovation in community-based dental education. The Endodontics faculty are responsible for educating predoctoral dental students and advanced education residents ( AEGD, GPR, and Pediatric Dentistry programs) at the School of Dental Medicine in the discipline of Endodontics. The Endodontics faculty are appointed in the Division of Endodontics within the Department of Surgical Sciences. The Department of Surgical Sciences also includes the specialties of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontology, along with Emergency Dentistry. The Endodontics faculty report directly to the Division Director of Endodontics. The Division and Department work in close collaboration with the other Departments (Foundational Sciences, General Dentistry, and Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics) and with the Offices of Academic Success, Clinical Affairs, Dental Education and Informatics, Educational Support and Faculty Development, Extramural Clinical Practices, Research and Student Affairs to support the school's educational programs, initiatives and mission. In addition, the Endodontics Division works closely with other Schools and Colleges of East Carolina University and other components of the University of North Carolina, as well as local/regional educational and clinical programs. The Endodontics faculty support the development, implementation and delivery of innovative curricula and instruction to dental students and residents at the School of Dental Medicine. The Endodontics faculty actively participate in the delivery of patient care and the generation of new knowledge via research and scholarly activities. The Endodontics faculty are committed to service and engagement at the local, State and/or national level. Specific duties include: Provision of instruction in Endodontics to predoctoral dental students in the didactic, preclinical and clinical settings within a General Dentistry teaching model. Assessment of student achievement of competencies (knowledge, values, and skills) expected of the independent general dentist (graduate), including the diagnosis and management of endodontic and peri-radicular diseases. Working closely with the Division Director, Department Chair, Course Directors, Curriculum Committee and the Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics to develop, implement and deliver novel curricula to include active learning strategies and information technologies. Provision of instruction in Endodontics to advanced education residents in interdisciplinary, didactic seminars and in the clinic. Assisting the Division Director, Department Chair and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs in continuous quality improvement and compliance efforts. Conducting basic and/or clinical research, and other scholarly activities that will help qualify the candidate for appropriate promotion. Active participation in the school's faculty practice plan. Service on committees and boards for state/federal government agencies, professional societies, and within the School and University. Preparation of accreditation and other program documentation as needed. Attending meetings and representing the school in internal and external venues as requested by the Division Director, Department Chair, or the Dean. Performing other duties and assuming additional responsibilities as assigned by the Division Director, Department Chair, or the Dean. Fixed term or tenure track position is available at the title/rank of Assistant Professor or higher. Commitment to the Mission and Vision of the School of Dental Medicine including both a community-based and a generalist model of dental education. Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program ( ORP), which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b, 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System ( TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability. While this position is not automatically eligible for the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS), new hires transferring from another North Carolina state agency and current ECU employees transferring internally *who had been enrolled in TSERS in their previous employment* will *continue participation in TSERS* . *These individuals may be able to elect to participate in ORP if they had not been offered that option at the time of their initial enrollment into TSERS.*
Minimum Education/Experience	DDS, DMD, or equivalent dental degree. Completion of an advanced specialty education program in Endodontics accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Academic Endodontists who have completed specialty training with an appropriately accredited international Endodontics program and who have taught Endodontics at a CODA accredited dental school are also eligible for consideration. Eligibility for dental licensure in North Carolina. Broad knowledge of dental education. Experience in evidence-based teaching and practice.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	Eligibility for dental licensure in North Carolina.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Special Instructions to Applicant	East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents: Curriculum Vitae Letter of Interest List of Three References (noting contact information) Two original letters of recommendation are required for employment. The candidate of choice should have the original signed letters mailed to: Dr. Acela Martinez Luna ( Search Committee Chair) ECU School of Dental Medicine 1851 Macgregor Downs Road Greenville, NC 27834
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable. Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Job Open Date	10/28/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins	11/28/2026
Rank Level	Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97853
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