Chief, Division of Orthodontics
University of California, San Francisco
Department of Orofacial Sciences
Division of Orthodontics
UCSF School of Dentistry seeks an outstanding leader to chair the Department of Orofacial Sciences Division of Orthodontics. The Division of Orthodontics includes the Postgraduate Program in Orthodontics with its associated specialty clinics, significant commitments for the didactic and clinical education of Predoctoral and International Dental Programs, and continued basic, translational, and clinical research programs in the oral, dental, and craniofacial field.
The successful candidate should have demonstrated administrative, organizational, research, and mentoring skills and a reputation as a leader in academic dentistry. The individual chosen will oversee and develop educational and research programs in orthodontics and actively participate in the division’s educational programs and clinical care.
This is a full-time academic position. The successful candidate will have a faculty appointment in the appropriate series and rank contingent on qualifications and interests. Funds from several endowment sources would also be available to support the division chief and faculty.
Candidates must hold a DDS, DMD, DDS/PhD, DMD/PhD and be qualified to be appointed at the associate professor or professor level at UCSF in the academic series most appropriate to their experience and qualifications. Candidates with a PhD alone in areas of investigation directly related to craniofacial research would also receive full consideration.
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay, determined by rank and step at appointment. See [Table 5] (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t5-summary.pdf). This position’s minimum base salary range is $145,500-$309,800. This position includes membership in the [health sciences compensation plan] (https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf), which provides eligibility for additional compensation.
Applicants must provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements, contributions to diversity, a detailed statement describing administrative and leadership experience in an academic setting, such as in a section, division, or department, plus the contact information for three references. The application materials must be submitted electronically at the following site: https://apptrkr.com/5588734. Applicant materials must list current qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet the qualifications at the time of application.
Applications should be received by the initial review date to be considered fully. This position is open until filled.
UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
