Assistant/Associate Professor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

The University of Connecticut Health Center; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, CT invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. This full-time, on-site faculty role includes clinical service, teaching dental students, residents, and fellows in clinic, OR, and classroom settings.

The successful candidate will develop curricula, contribute to program improvement, and engage in scholarly activity through clinical or translational research, quality projects, and

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical expertise in oral and maxillofacial surgery across dentoalveolar, orthognathic, trauma, pathology, and reconstructive cases.
• Strong teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development skills for students, residents, and fellows.
• Experience in research or scholarly activity, including clinical studies or quality improvement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration to work in multidisciplinary teams and diverse populations.
• DDS or DMD from an accredited school; completion of OMS residency; board certification or eligibility; CT licensure eligibility.
• Experience in an academic health center or teaching environment desirable; ability to obtain research or educational grants.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise students, residents, and fellows in clinic, OR, and classroom settings.
• Develop curricula and contribute to program improvement.
• Engage in scholarly activity including clinical/translational research, quality improvement, and publications.
• Participate in departmental, school, and institutional committees.

Skills

Maxillofacial Surgery

Teaching & Mentoring

Clinical Leadership

Communication

Education

DDS or DMD

OMS Residency

Board eligibility/certification

Connecticut licensure eligibility

Job description

Company Description

The University of Connecticut Health Center is an academic medical institution that includes the School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, John Dempsey Hospital, and multiple clinical and research entities. Established in 1961, it is dedicated to excellence in health care education, patient care, research, and public service. The Health Center is located on a 206-acre wooded campus in the historic community of Farmington, offering convenient access to Hartford, the capital of Connecticut. With approximately 5,000 employees, it is one of the state’s larger employers and a key contributor to the regional economy, providing a collaborative environment for clinical care and academic advancement.

Role Description

The Assistant/Associate Professor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is a full-time, on-site faculty role based in Farmington, CT. The position involves providing comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgical care, including outpatient and inpatient services, and participation in call coverage as needed. Day-to-day responsibilities include teaching and supervising dental students, residents, and fellows in clinic, operating room, and classroom settings, as well as developing curricula and contributing to program improvement. The role includes engaging in scholarly activity such as clinical or translational research, quality improvement projects, and publications, along with participation in departmental, school, and institutional committees. The faculty member is expected to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, contribute to patient safety and quality care initiatives, and support the academic mission of UConn Health.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical expertise in oral and maxillofacial surgery, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical management of dentoalveolar, orthognathic, trauma, pathology, and reconstructive cases.
• Strong academic skills in teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development for dental students, residents, and fellows, with an interest in innovative educational methods.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in research or scholarly activity, including clinical studies, outcomes research, or quality improvement projects, and dissemination of findings.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills to work within multidisciplinary teams and to provide patient-centered care in diverse populations.
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited institution; completion of an accredited Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency program.
• Eligibility for board certification in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) or board-certified status; eligibility for dental licensure in the State of Connecticut.
• Experience in an academic health center or teaching environment is highly desirable, along with a record or potential for securing research or educational grants.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful patient and learner interactions, and adherence