Job description

The Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full time, Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure) position with an 11-month academic appointment beginning June 1, 2026. Applicants will be considered for the faculty titles of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor depending on qualifications.
The successfull candidate will be expected to provide oversight of residents / dental students in all aspects of Pediatric Dentistry. The primary duties will be teaching but the candidate will follow the university’s policies on research and scholarly activity.
Faculty member in the department, they will be expected to fulfill the requirements of the position and have activity most heavily in the area of teaching (both clinical and didactic) with service and research to a lesser amount. This position will ultimately assist in the call duties for the department and provide service to the community through the oversight of a population of patients that historically have access to care issues for various reasons.
The Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry is a recognized leader. More information can be found at https://dentistry.tamu.edu.

Qualifications
Candidates must have the following:
Hold a DDS, DMD or equivalent degree.
Completed an ADA accredited postgraduate training program in pediatric dentistry.
The candidate will have specialty training in pediatric dentistry with a certificate or masters degree in pediatric dentistry or related field from an ADA accredited dental training program.
Clinical and didactic teaching experience desired.
Must be board certified or board eligible in pediatric dentistry.
Eligible for licensure in Texas
All final candidates will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.

How to apply

Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/183351 and upload the following: 1) Curriculum Vitae 2) Cover Letter 3) List of three references with full contact information including email addresses. 4) Personal Statement include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable.
For questions related to this position please contact Anita Dalton via email [email protected] or via phone 214-828-8131.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The University is aware that attracting and retaining exceptional faculty often depends on meeting the needs of two careers and therefore has a Dual Career Program