The University of Utah School of Dentistry (UUSOD) St. George Dental Clinic is accepting applications for general dentists with the skills and interest to educate and train an exceptionally talented group of students in a university environment. Adjunct faculty are committed to 1-2 days per week and hired at the rank of instructor. The UUSOD thrives on high-quality education and innovation while being committed to providing care to underserved populations across the state of Utah. In addition, the UUSOD has many opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
Qualified candidates should have a DDS or equivalent degree and be eligible for an unrestricted dental license in Utah. Requirements for a Utah dental license is found on DOPL. Responsibilities will include educating and mentoring students in the DDS program at the UUSOD St. George Clinic located in St. George, Utah.
The school fosters a humanistic, evidence-based approach to education and patient care. We are looking for applicants who are committed to creating a humanistic environment. We seek applicants who will serve as a role model for the compassionate and ethical care of patients, whose drive and intellectual curiosity will help advance research that leads to new therapeutics for oral health care, and 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 (research) experiences, and three professional references’ names/contact information. All references must be outside the University of Utah and/or its affiliates.
All applications must be submitted at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/161473
Inquires may be directed to:
Dr. Holly Sharp
Chair of the Faculty Search Committee
School of Dentistry
holly.sharp@hsc.utah.edu
