1. Reasons for Faculty Separations by Status of Position, 2015-16 Academic Year
Full-time
Part-time
Total
Reason for Separating N %
Retired
103
29%
115
18%
218
22%
Finished Fixed-Term Appointment 32 9%
156
25%
188
19%
Entered Private Practice 45
13%
120
165
17%
Went to Another Dental School 64 24 4% 88
Separated Prior to Last Fiscal Year ( ) 19 5% 31 50
On Leave 6 2% 37
Deceased 3% 25
Went to a Hospital or Advanced Dental Education Program 15 7 1% 22
Other 63
126
20%
189
353
629
982
Source: American Dental Education Association, Survey of Dental School Faculty,
Note: Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.