Position Overview

The Austin Institute of Dental Medicine (AIDM) is seeking a Clinic Director for Endodontics to provide clinical and educational leadership within its postgraduate training environment.

This role is designed for an experienced endodontist who values clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and thoughtful leadership within an academic clinical setting. The Clinic Director will oversee endodontic clinical services, support resident education, and contribute to the broader clinical and academic mission of the Institute.

Clinical & Institutional Environment

AIDM operates within a large, integrated academic dental center that brings together postgraduate programs across general dentistry and multiple specialties. Endodontics plays a critical role in this model, supporting comprehensive treatment planning, preservation of natural dentition, and management of complex dental pathology.

The Clinic Director will practice and lead within a facility that includes:

• Dedicated endodontic operatories within a multi-specialty clinic

• Advanced imaging and diagnostic technologies supporting contemporary endodontic care

• Access to an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) for medically complex or surgically involved cases

• Close collaboration with Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and AEGD

The environment is designed to support meaningful clinical volume and case complexity, while maintaining the structure, predictability, and academic integrity of an institutional setting.

Leadership & Educational Role

The Clinic Director will:

• Lead endodontic clinical services, including primary endodontic therapy, retreatment, management of traumatic dental injuries, and surgical endodontics

• Oversee clinical workflows, quality standards, and patient care outcomes within the endodontic service line

• Support resident education through chairside supervision, consultation, and interdisciplinary case collaboration

• Participate in treatment planning conferences and contribute to formal clinical education activities

• Collaborate with institutional leadership to support program integration, faculty coordination, and clinical operations

Compensation & Appointment Structure

This role offers competitive, productivity-aligned compensation comparable to a high-performing group practice, combined with the benefits and stability of an academic institution.

• Compensation reflects clinical volume, scope, and leadership responsibility

• Structured within an academic institution while maintaining a private-practice–like earnings model

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions, and institutional support

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Interested candidates should submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. A brief letter of interest describing clinical background and interest in a leadership role within an academic clinical environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Austin Institute of Dental Medicine is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Final candidates may be subject to pre-employment screening as required by institutional policy.

Requirements

• DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent

• Completion of a CODA-accredited Advanced Education Program in Endodontics

• Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics (required)

• Minimum 5–7 years of clinical experience in endodontics

• Prior experience in academic, teaching, or clinical leadership roles preferred

• Eligibility for a full Texas dental license

About Austin Institute of Dental Medicine

The Austin Institute of Dental Medicine (AIDM) is an emerging academic dental institution dedicated to advancing postgraduate dental education through an integrated, patient-centered, and interdisciplinary model of care. Founded with the goal of rethinking how dentists are trained in a rapidly evolving clinical landscape, AIDM brings together the rigor of academic medicine with the operational sophistication of a modern clinical enterprise. The institution is purpose-built to support advanced clinical training, faculty scholarship, and high-quality patient care within a unified academic environment. AIDM’s educational philosophy emphasizes comprehensive care, continuity of treatment, and close collaboration between general dentistry and dental specialties. Training programs are designed to foster clinical judgment, professionalism, and accountability, preparing graduates to manage complex cases while maintaining a strong foundation in humanistic, patient-centered practice. The Institute is housed in a newly constructed, multi-specialty clinical facility in Austin, Texas, featuring a large-scale clinical footprint, advanced digital infrastructure, and an onsite Ambulatory S...urgery Center. This environment enables integrated care delivery and supports interdisciplinary education across general dentistry and specialty disciplines. AIDM is committed to developing CODA-accredited postgraduate training programs that meet national standards while remaining responsive to contemporary clinical practice. The institution prioritizes thoughtful program design, faculty engagement, and continuous quality improvement to ensure educational excellence and long-term sustainability. At its core, AIDM is guided by a belief that the future of dental education lies in integration rather than fragmentation, mentorship rather than volume, and clinical excellence grounded in professionalism and trust. Through this approach, the Institute seeks to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of dental education and to the communities it serves.

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