Assistant/Associate Professor of Dentistry

University of Southern California

Position Summary

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry (Open Rank)
Institution: Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA
Department: Endodontics and Periodontics
Position Type: Full-time, non-tenure track
Salary: $120,000–$125,000 per year (base salary, adjusted based on experience, responsibilities, and market factors)

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and teach didactic and clinical courses in endodontics for predoctoral and postdoctoral students

  • Foster research innovation and creativity in the dental sciences (preference for candidates with a strong scientific background)

  • Optional: Practice one day per week at the USC Dental Faculty Practice

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD degree (or equivalent for foreign-trained candidates)

  • Endodontic Specialty Certificate

  • Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students effectively

  • Research experience and scientific contributions are preferred

Employment Considerations

  • USC considers multiple factors for employment offers including education, experience, internal equity, funding, and market conditions

  • Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any legally protected status

  • Reasonable accommodations provided for applicants with disabilities

  • Background checks performed in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances

Application & Contact

  • Job Posting: REQ20165286

  • Posted Date: 30 July 2025

  • HR Contact:

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