Program Director, Graduate Endodontics

About the role

The Saint Louis University Center for Advanced Dental Education seeks a full‑time Program Director to lead its Graduate Endodontics residency. The role provides strategic and operational leadership, ensuring an exceptional educational experience while maintaining compliance with CODA accreditation standards.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and administration of the endodontics residency program.
• Ensure full compliance with CODA accreditation standards and reporting requirements.
• Foster a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop residents and faculty, supporting their scholarly and clinical growth.
• Contribute to the Center’s mission across education, patient care, research, and community service.

Required profile

• DDS or DMD degree with Board certification in endodontics.
• Minimum five years of academic experience or equivalent.
• Eligibility for dental licensure in the state of Missouri.
• Demonstrated scholarship consistent with Assistant or Associate Professor level.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to teaching, mentoring, clinical excellence, and inclusive excellence.
• Leadership, administrative, or supervisory experience preferred.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Opportunities for research, clinical practice, and professional development.
• Collaborative academic environment within a Jesuit, mission‑driven institution.