School of Dentistry - Pre-Doctoral Direc

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 carefaculty recruitment and calibrationwork collaboratively with all UUSOD sections, including conservation and restoration, prosthodontics, endodontics, oral pathology, and periodonticsFaculty are hired at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank. This position will be in the Career-line, (Clinical) Track. Rank will be dependent on qualifications.Minimum QualificationsPossess 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 OMFSPreferred QualificationsCompleted an accredited advanced education program in Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryBackground in teachingBackground in clinical practiceBenefitsThe UUSOD has many opportunities for career advancement and leadership development. Compensation is based on the published ADEA compensation ranges, and we offer 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 who are 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 three professional references' names/contact information. All references must be outside the University of Utah and/or its affiliates and active in an academic or clinical setting.Submit all applications to: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/hr/postings/173161.Inquiries may be directed to:Dr. Jeri BullockChair of the Faculty Search CommitteeU of U School of Dentistry Jeri.bullock@hsc.utah.eduReview will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.Values and CultureThe University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished bycollaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidateswho are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion,collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust thatis integral to our mission.