About the College

Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine (HBMCDM) is part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), the academic arm of Dubai Health, UAE. MBRU aims to impact lives and shape the future of health ​through the integration of care, learning, and discovery​.

HBMCDM offers a three-year MSc/Residency program in Orthodontics, open to all nationalities, with English as the language of instruction. The college is affiliated with the Dental Hospital and other Dubai Health dental facilities, where students receive their clinical training.

HBMCDM invites applications for a full-time Orthodontic faculty position in the Department of Orthodontic and Pediatric Dentistry. Salary, rank, and tenure will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Essential Selection Criteria:

• PhD or equivalent qualification in Orthodontics, with certification from a professional organization such as the American Board of Orthodontics or UK/Australian/Canadian Royal Colleges.
• Specialist dental qualification in Orthodontics.*
• Proven experience in postgraduate teaching and supervision of orthodontic clinical procedures.
• Extensive clinical expertise and up-to-date knowledge of advancements in orthodontic technology.
• Demonstrated academic leadership at a senior administrative level.
• A strong research profile in Orthodontics.
• Engagement with the international academic community.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality didactic and clinical teaching in Orthodontics, including lectures and workshops.
• Develop, implement, and administer the MSc/Residency in Orthodontics program.
• Assess and evaluate orthodontic courses to ensure educational excellence.
• Provide clinical supervision aligned with HBMCDM’s high standards.
• Conduct research aligned with HBMCDM’s strategy, securing research grants and publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals.
• Supervise postgraduate research projects.
• Contribute actively to department initiatives, college committees, and task forces.
• Engage with the wider professional community.
• Uphold ethical and professional work practices in accordance with MBRU’s mission and values.

* Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for registration as an Orthodontic specialist/consultant with Dubai Health Authority. Those who do not qualify will be excluded. https://www.dha.gov.ae/

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• A full curriculum vitae.
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
• Contact details for at least three referees.