University of Petra Announces Available Academic Vacancies in the Faculty of Dentistry for the 2024/2025 Academic Year:

First: Assistant or Associate Professor

The required academic qualifications must be in the following specializations:

Pediatric Dentistry, Restorative or Conservative Dentistry, Periodontology and Oral Surgery, Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Endodontics, Oral Medicine and Diseases.

Basic Requirements:

1- The applicant must hold a Bachelor's degree in Dentistry or an equivalent qualification from a university recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with a minimum grade of "Good." The program must include a structured and progressive training period of at least five years in a regular study format.

2- The applicant must hold a valid license to practice dentistry in Jordan.

3- The applicant must have a Clinical Master’s degree, Higher Specialty Certificate, or an equivalent qualification in the required specialization from a university recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with a minimum grade of "Very Good." The program must include a structured and progressive training period of at least three years in a regular study format.

4- The applicant must hold the American Board certification, British Fellowship, Irish Fellowship, or an equivalent qualification in the required specialization.

5- The applicant must hold the Jordanian Medical Council certification in the required specialization or a specialization certificate from the syndicate for those who obtained their specialization before the enactment of the Dentistry Specialization Law.

6- If the applicant holds a Clinical Master's degree, Higher Specialty Certificate, or an equivalent qualification in the required specialization from a public Jordanian university, with a program that includes a structured and progressive training period of at least three years in regular study, they must meet one of the following criteria:

• Hold a PhD in the required specialization from a prestigious university ranked among the top 500 globally according to the Shanghai ranking. The university’s language of instruction must be English, and it must be located in an English-speaking country.

7- Have completed at least two years of specialized training outside Jordan in recognized Western hospitals or medical centers (in the USA, UK, Australia, Ireland, Canada, or the European Union) after obtaining the specialization certificate.

Conditions for Faculty Position Applicants:

1. Proficiency in English and computer skills, including blended e-learning techniques.

2. Must not be employed by any governmental or private institution.

3. Selection is subject to the university’s evaluation criteria, which include an interview.

4. The university reserves the right not to respond to any application or to leave a position unfilled without providing reasons.

5. Applications that do not meet the stated requirements will be excluded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Required Documents for Faculty Positions:

- Curriculum Vitae (CV).

- Recent personal photograph.

- Copy of a valid national ID or passport.

- Copies of academic certificates and transcripts (high school, bachelor's, master's, or higher specialty certificate, and PhD if available).

- Copy of the Jordanian Medical Council certificate or specialization certificate from the professional syndicate.

- Copy of the license to practice dentistry in Jordan.

- Copy of the American Board certification, British Fellowship, Irish Fellowship, or an equivalent certification in the required specialization.

- Declaration of non-employment from another entity (to be submitted upon appointment).

Second: General Dentist according to the following conditions:​

1- The applicant must hold a Bachelor's degree in Dentistry or an equivalent qualification from a university recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with a minimum grade of "Very Good." The program must include a structured and progressive training period of at least five years in a regular study format.

2- The applicant must hold a valid license to practice dentistry in Jordan.

3- The applicant must have at least two years of experience in educational or training institutions recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education.

Third: Dental Technology Specialist According to the following conditions:​

1- The applicant must hold a Bachelor's degree in Dental Technology or an equivalent qualification from a university recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with a minimum grade of "Very Good." The program must include a structured and progressive training period of at least four years in a regular study format.

2- The applicant must hold a valid license to practice as a Dental Technology Specialist in Jordan.

3- The applicant must have at least two years of experience in educational or training institutions recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education.

Fourth: Medical Radiography Technician according to the following conditions:​

1- The applicant must hold a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Medical Imaging and Radiology from a recognized university, college, or community college, with a minimum grade of "Very Good." The program must include a structured and progressive training period of at least four years for a Bachelor's degree and two years for a Diploma in a regular study format.

2- The applicant must have at least two years of experience in educational or training institutions recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education.

Fifth: Dental Assistant according to the following conditions:​​

1- The applicant must hold a Bachelor's degree in Dental Support Sciences or an equivalent qualification from a university recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with a minimum grade of "Very Good." The program must include a structured and progressive training period of at least four years in a regular study format.

2- The applicant must have at least two years of experience in educational or training institutions recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education.

Conditions for Technical Administrative Staff Positions:

1. Must be a Jordanian citizen.

2. Must not be employed by any governmental or private institution.

3. Proficiency in English and computer skills.

4. Selection is subject to the university’s evaluation criteria, which include an interview.

5. The applicant must pass tests in Arabic, English, computer skills, and a medical examination.

6. Applications that do not meet the stated requirements will be excluded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

7. The university reserves the right not to respond to any application or to leave a position unfilled without providing reasons.

Required Documents for Administrative Positions:

- Curriculum Vitae (CV).

- Recent personal photograph.

- Copy of a valid national ID.

- Copy of the license to practice the profession in Jordan.

- Certified copies of all academic certificates.

- Copies of experience certificates.

The application deadline is on 28/2/2025

Application link​ for the vacancies​