Special Care Dentistry Faculty- General Dentistry Faculty-Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor,

The Special Care Dentistry Faculty member is responsible for facilitating the ECU School of Dental Medicine’s commitment to providing care for patients with special needs and to preparing students and residents to care for such patients in their future practices. The Special Care Faculty Member oversees the operation of the Special Care Clinic in the School of Dental Medicine’s Ross Hall, coordinating and providing patient care in that location, while also maintaining a regular Operating Room Schedule at Vidant Medical Center and its affiliated Surgi-Center for patients requiring special dental care services under deep sedation or general anesthesia. The Special Care Dentistry Faculty reports directly to the Chair of the Department of General Dentistry and works closely with the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and other administrators.

Specific duties include:

Providing care to patients with special needs in the outpatient and hospital setting in a manner that is appropriate for the patient’s age and clinical condition, while educating students and residents in the treatment of special needs patients.

Providing and coordinating care in SoDM clinics while educating students and residents in the treatment of a wide range of patients with special needs, including those with:
Learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or developmental delay

Mental health diagnoses

Dental phobias

Complex medical conditions

Physical disabilities, including individuals who must be transported by gurney or wheelchair and who may not be able to transfer to a dental chair

Individuals who are morbidly obese

Demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patient’s physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs

Collaboration with specialty and general dentistry faculty in providing care to patients with special needs

Effective communication with all stakeholders, including referring colleagues, medical clinics, group homes, nursing homes, and special care institutions and organizations

Promoting Special Care Dentistry by forging links with other professional colleagues as well as external organizations such as learning disabilities teams, patient care coordinators, hospital consultants and other health care providers

Actively engage in community outreach and service activities on a regular basis, with particular emphasis on working with special care populations

Planning for the future expansion of educational research and care for patients with special needs within the School of Dental Medicine

Conducting basic or clinical research, and/or other scholarly activities, that will qualify for appropriate promotion

Commitment to the Mission and Vision of the School of Dental Medicine, including both a community- based and a generalist model of dental education

Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Pre-Doctoral Clinical Education, Chair of General Dentistry, or the Dean of the School of Dental Medicine

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.

Contingent upon the availability of funds.

Minimum Education/Experience

Required Qualifications:

DDS or DMD degree (or equivalent)

Certificate from a CODA-accredited General Practice Residency or Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program or a Fellowship in Geriatrics or a Special Needs Fellowship or equivalent experience.

Ability to be licensed in the State of North Carolina

Experience in providing dental treatment to patients in the operating room

Experience providing dental care and support to individuals with special needs

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

NC Dental License

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in resident and/or student evaluation

Experience with electronic record keeping and digital imaging

Experience in community outreach activities

Certification to provide conscious sedation

ACLS certification

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:

Carlee Smith

Employee Support Services

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
05/20/2026

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
06/04/2026

Rank Level
Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/93776

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