Job description
The University of Utah School of Dentistry (UUSOD) is accepting applications for a full-time periodontist/clinician scientist to join our dental school faculty. The position is available in the Tenure-line or Career-line (Clinical Track) at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank. Rank will be determined by the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Initial responsibilities will include didactic and clinical periodontal education and mentoring students in the predoctoral program and engaging in research activity. Future teaching responsibilities will include duties in the specialty residency program in periodontology. The goal is to offer periodontal residency training in July 2027.
This position will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care of patients in the restorative, prosthodontic, endodontic, oral surgery, and oral diagnosis sections of the UUSOD. Evidence-based care is integral to all our programs.
Candidates must have the skills, capacities, and interests to educate and train an exceptionally talented group of students in a university environment. Abundant opportunities exist to develop curricula to meet the needs of today’s contemporary predoctoral and postdoctoral dental students. The University of Utah Health thrives on innovation and is committed to leading the nation in the transformation of health care.
Beyond our competitive salary, the University’s and School of Dentistry’s benefits program is tremendous, including: health care, prescription drug, behavioral health, dental, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, supplemental retirement plans, retiree benefits, accidental death & dismemberment, disability, life insurances, long-term care, home and auto insurance, legal plans, military benefits, and large tuition benefits for you and family (see more details here: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/ ).
Qualified candidates must have completed a CODA accredited specialty program in Periodontics. The successful candidate must be a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.
Qualified candidates should have a DDS or equivalent degree and qualify for a dental license in Utah. Requirements for a Utah dental license is found on DOPL.
Submit your application, including:
- Current CV
- Cover letter detailing teaching, clinical, and scholarly experience
- Contact information for three professional references
- All references must be outside the University of Utah and/or its affiliates.
All applications must be submitted at: https://utah.peopleadm in.com/postings/186195
Inquires may be directed to:
David Okano, DDS, MS Section Head, Periodontics
Chair of the Periodontist Search Committee University of Utah School of Dentistry [email protected]
Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Values and Culture
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
Department: 01478 – SOD – EDUCATION
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN03867F
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
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