Professor and HOD (Orthodontics) Jobs in Coimbatore Dental College

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Professor and HOD (Orthodontics) positions in Coimbatore's private Dental College sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Dental Education employer in Coimbatore offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Coimbatore.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Head the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics and manage all academic and clinical operations
• Oversee the MDS Orthodontics programme including curriculum, case logs, and postgraduate training quality
• Supervise and mentor faculty at all levels within the department
• Conduct advanced orthodontic cases including surgical orthodontics in coordination with the oral surgery department
• Direct departmental research, approve MDS dissertation topics, and lead publication output
• Serve as external examiner for orthodontics in affiliated and visiting dental colleges
• Represent the department in institutional governance, DCI inspections, and inter-departmental committees

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics from a DCI-recognised institution
• DCI registration with professor-level eligibility - minimum 10 years post-MDS teaching experience
• Strong publication record in orthodontics, dentofacial orthopaedics, or related fields
• Experience guiding multiple MDS dissertation students to completion
• Proficiency in advanced fixed appliance therapy and surgical orthodontics coordination
• Experience as external examiner in university orthodontics examinations
• Passion for department building, faculty mentoring, and academic leadership
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Coimbatore.

✅ Required Skills

🏆 Certifications and Qualifications

BDS plus MDS for clinical dental faculty; DCI registration mandatory for all clinical roles; Ph.D. for senior academic positions in basic sciences; CDTL (Certificate in Dental Technology and Lab) or Diploma in Dental Technology for lab technician roles; DCI-recognised teaching experience for assistant professor eligibility; infection control and sterilisation certification for clinical staff