The University of Utah School of Dentistry (UUSOD) seeks qualified candidates with the skills and interest in directing a pre-doctorate Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) program. The UUSOD thrives on high-quality education and innovation while being committed to providing care to underserved populations across Utah. This is a 0.8-1.0 FTE position or 4-5 days per week.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Didactic, simulation, and clinical curriculum development that meet the programmatic requirements laid out by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
• Managing and attending the pre-doctorate OMFS clinic, ensuring evidence-based care
• Faculty recruitment and calibration
• Work collaboratively with all UUSOD sections, including conservation and restoration, prosthodontics, endodontics, oral pathology, and periodontics
Faculty are hired at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank. This position will be in the Career-line (Clinical) Track. The rank will be dependent on qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications
– Possess a DDS, DMD, or equivalent degree and be eligible for an unrestricted dental license in Utah. Requirements for a Utah dental license are found on DOPL.
– Extensive training or clinical practice in OMFS
Preferred Qualifications
– Completed an accredited advanced education program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
– Background in teaching
– Background in clinical practice
Benefits
The UUSOD offers many opportunities for career advancement and leadership development. Compensation is based on the published ADEA compensation ranges, and we provide an excellent benefits package, including immediate vesting of 14.2% to retirement, with no match required for all faculty who work more than 50% of the time. We also offer up to 25 vacation days per year and much more.
You can learn more about the benefits package at https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/.
The school fosters a humanistic, evidence-based approach to education and patient care. We are looking for applicants committed to creating a humanistic environment that will educate and mentor dental students to be technically proficient in all aspects of primary oral health care and who can serve as role models for the compassionate and ethical care of patients. We also seek individuals whose drive and intellectual curiosity help advance research that leads to new therapeutics for oral health care. Finally, we seek applicants with insights and vision for partnering with other primary healthcare professionals to improve oral and overall health for patients.
Candidates must submit a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter summarizing teaching, clinical, and scholarly experiences, and the names and contact information of three professional references. All references must be outside the University of Utah and/or its affiliates and active in an academic or clinical setting.
All references must be outside the University of Utah and/or its affiliates.
All applications must be submitted to https://utah.peopleadmin.com/hr/postings/173161.
Inquiries may be directed to:
Dr. Jeri Bullock
Chair of the Faculty Search Committee
U of U School of Dentistry Jeri.bullock@hsc.utah.edu
Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
