Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry

The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC seeks qualified applicants for a part-time 15% faculty position at the rank of Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Endodontics & Periodontics.

An ideal candidate will have a RDH or DDS degree and a valid California dental hygiene/dental license.   The primary responsibility of the candidate is teaching the pre-doctoral program in periodontics with a focus on periodontal diagnosis and risk assessment, treatment planning, and non-surgical periodontal therapy.  This will include laboratory and clinical teaching.

The hourly rate range for this position is $24.00-$28.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.  

For information and to apply, interested applicants must submit a cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to: https://usccareers.usc.edu.

Casey Chen, Ph.D.

Professor and Co-Chair

Department of Endodontics and Periodontics

Associate Dean of Applied Biomedical and Clinical Sciences

Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry

University of Southern California

925 West 34th Street

Los Angeles, CA 90089-0064

c/o: Denise Cortez

Email: dmcortez@ostrow.usc.edu

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.