Associate / Assistant Professor - Prosthodontics

Role Overview

Associate / Assistant Professor - Prosthodontics at Ajman University, College of Dentistry, Ajman, United Arab Emirates. The position begins Fall semester 2025-26.

Company Overview

The College of Dentistry, Ajman University.

Role Purpose

To deliver specialized instruction in Prosthodontics, conduct high-quality research, supervise dental students in clinical training based on evidence-based dentistry, and contribute to academic and community initiatives aligned with institutional values.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Student Success

• Deliver courses to students in specified discipline areas of study.
• Evaluate and monitor individual student progress and provide feedback to sustain student success.
• Maintain relationships with students that are conducive to learning.
• Provide academic advising for students.
• Supervise dental students in clinical training on evidence-based dentistry.

Research & Scholarship

• Conduct high-quality research in your own field and publish research outcomes in reputable journals and conferences.
• Supervise student projects and thesis dissertations.

Curriculum & Instructional Management

• Organize and manage instructional resources, course outlines, and community networks.
• Actively seek out methods, procedures, and resources to best achieve course and lesson objectives.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the Credit Hour academic system.
• Contribute to academic program planning and implementation.

Academic Culture & Relationships

• Ensure a respectful and culturally sensitive learning environment in all college-focused activities.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships across the organization and community.
• Motivate and inspire confidence in others—students and colleagues—to overcome limitations to personal growth and success.
• Work effectively with diverse team members.

Institutional Engagement

• Contribute to college activities including membership of various college committees.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ph.D. from a reputable university.
• Minimum three years' experience with a master degree in Prosthodontics.
• Outstanding teaching record.
• Outstanding research and publications record in top journals.
• Adequate experience in supervising student projects and thesis dissertations.
• Excellent record in community service and scholarly activities.
• Eligible for practicing as a specialist or consultant as per Ministry of Health & Prevention - UAE regulations.
• Record of collaborative and interdisciplinary research is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Supervise student work.
• Conduct independent research and publish in reputable journals and conferences.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other educational software.
• Knowledge of academic program planning and implementation.

Additional Information

Position begins Fall semester 2025-26.