Job Purpose

The College of Dental Medicine at the University of Sharjah is seeking a well-qualified candidate for a full-time position in Periodontology. The suitable applicant should have a proven record of undergraduate teaching and research, as the College forges a research culture, and aspires to be the leading dental school in the Gulf region.

Main accountabilities & expectations

1. The successful candidate will be involved mainly in undergraduate but also postgraduate teaching of Periodontology and Oral Implantology and research supervision.
2. The candidate​ should have a good research record and help contribute to multidisciplinary research in any of the three Research Groups, namely, Wound Healing and Oral Diagnostics, Biomaterials and Biomimetics, and Biofilms in Health and Disease.
3. The successful candidate is expected to provide clinical services in the Centre of Excellence under the governance of University of Sharjah.

Required Skills

1. Excellent verbal and written communication in English. 
2. BDS or DDS, and PhD or equivalent doctoral degree.
3. At least 3-year structured clinical training, Master in Dental Surgery (MDS)/ fellowship or board certification in the area of specialization from a recognized authority.
4. Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical supervision.
5. Proven record of research.
6. Applicant must hold a valid full dental licence in the area of specialization.
7. Applicant must be eligible for UAE Ministry of Health specialist dental license.