Orthodontics Facultyinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

Faculty orthodontists at the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine serve in and supports the Division of Orthodontics in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. The Division of Orthodontics is responsible for the education of dental students, pediatric dental residents, and other residents in the area of orthodontics. The orthodontist reports to the Division Director, Orthodontics for issues concerning pre-doctoral education and to the Director, Pediatric Dental Residency Program for issues related to post-doctoral education. The Division of Orthodontics works in close cooperation with the Offices of Educational Support, Clinical Affairs, and Dental Education and Informatics to support the School’s programs and initiatives. In addition, the division works closely with other Schools and Colleges of East Carolina University and other components of the University of North Carolina, as well as local/regional educational and clinical programs.

Specific duties include:
Supporting the didactic and clinical activities within the Division of Orthodontics;
Conducting scholarly activities;
Working with the division, department and school faculty to develop and deliver state of the art continuing education programs in the area of orthodontics on a regional, statewide and national basis;
Actively participating in the school’s faculty practice plan;
Assisting in accreditation activities for the program, department and school;
Assisting in division quality assurance and improvement and compliance efforts;
Serving on committees and boards for state/federal government agencies, professional societies, and within the school;
Responding to assignments form the Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics and the Division Director of Orthodontics:
Developing programs to involve dental students, residents and other dental school faculty in research activities.
Helping insure that the dental students and division faculty are competent in the management of patients requiring orthodontics as appropriate for the general practitioner including the use of custom fabricated aligners.
Coordinating and help delivering curricular content related to human craniofacial growth and development.
Work towards eventual certification by the American Board of Orthodontics, if not already American Board certified in Orthodontics.
Attending meetings and representing the School in internal and external venues as requested by the Chair of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics or the Dean.
Representing the School to external constituencies as appropriate.
Performing other duties and assuming additional responsibilities as assigned by the Chair of Pediatric Dentistry, the Division Director, Orthodontics or the Dean.

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.

Minimum Education/Experience
DMD, DDS or equivalent dental degree.
Certificate or Master’s degree in Orthodontics from an ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation accredited advanced education program in orthodontics.
Eligibility for dental licensure in North Carolina (a NC dental license must be secured by the time of employment.)
Knowledge of dental education/accreditation
Commitment to conducting basic and/or clinical research, and other scholarly activities that will help qualify for appropriate promotion.
Commitment to evidence-based teaching and practice.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
Eligibility for dental licensure in North Carolina.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Board certification in Orthodontics from the American Board of Orthodontics
Experience in preparing and teaching preclinical and clinical aspects of orthodontics.
Willingness to apply academic experiences of contemporary dental education and traditional educational values to the service-learning model.

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:

Dr. Michael Milano ( Search Committee Chair)
ECU School of Dental Medicine
1851 Macgregor Downs Road
Greenville, NC 27834

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is contingent upon the availability of funds.

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 10/16/2026
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 11/16/2026
Rank Level Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97645
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Eligibility for Employment
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Clinical research methods • Dentistry • Committee work • Faculty collaboration • Program development • Dental License • Email • Collaborating with government agencies • Clinical instruction • Master's degree • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) • Continuing education (CE) programs (healthcare teaching and curriculum development) • Flexible spending account • University • Evidence-based practice • Clinical training • Working with students • Doctor of Dentistry • US work authorization • Pediatrics • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) • Orthodontics • Dental clinic • 403(b) • Research participation • Academic accreditation compliance management • Pediatric dentistry • Senior level • Adult learning • Teaching • Life insurance • Professional development training • Quality assurance experience within healthcare