Assistant Professor (Orthodontics)

University of the Pacific; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Pacific's Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor (Orthodontics) in San Francisco.

The position supports four days per week of academic duties, with one weekday for outside professional activities, and requires licensure in California. The successful candidate will teach didactic and clinical orthodontics, supervise residents, engage in scholarly activities, and contribute to service and community outreach within the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of curriculum development and educational delivery in orthodontics.
• Experience with teaching orthodontic residents and predoctoral students.
• Active dental license and CPR/BLS certification.
• DDS or DMD with CODA-accredited orthodontics program.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic and clinical instruction to orthodontic residents and predoctoral dental students.
• Mentor residents in clinical decision-making and treatment planning.
• Participate in curriculum development and educational innovation.
• Supervise residents in diagnosis and treatment of orthodontic patients, including craniofacial cases.
• Engage in scholarly activities and contribute to research initiatives.
• Participate in departmental, school-wide, and university committees.

Skills

Curriculum development

Clinical teaching

Orthodontic treatment

Digital workflows

Education

DDS/DMD from CODA-accredited school

Advanced Orthodontics training

Tools

CBCT imaging

Digital orthodontic workflows

Job description

Position Information

Title: Assistant Professor (Orthodontics) – San Francisco, Department of Orthodontics

Posting Number: F01089
Full or Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 07/15/2026
Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes
Days Per Week: 4
Weeks Per Year: 52

Position Description

The Department of Orthodontics at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time faculty position. This is a full-time teacher-scholar faculty appointment structured as a four days per-week academic position, one weekday for outside professional activities, subject to university policies and applicable licensure requirements.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The Department of Orthodontics is responsible for delivering comprehensive orthodontic education within both the predoctoral and graduate curricula. This includes didactic and clinical instruction in orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, contemporary orthodontic treatment modalities, management of craniofacial anomalies, and interdisciplinary management of patients requiring orthognathic surgery and dental sleep medicine.
• Faculty members are expected to actively contribute to teaching, scholarship, patient care, and service. The successful candidate will provide clinical orthodontic care with an emphasis on craniofacial orthodontics, participate in resident and student education, contribute to scholarly activities, and engage in service to the school and professional community.
• The primary purpose is to contribute to excellence in graduate and predoctoral orthodontic education, patient care, scholarship, and service.

I. Teaching

• Provide didactic and clinical instruction to orthodontic residents and predoctoral dental students.
• Mentor residents in clinical decision-making, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary patient care.
• Participate in curriculum development and educational innovation.

II. Patient Care

• Supervise residents in the diagnosis and treatment of orthodontic patients, with emphasis on patients with craniofacial anomalies and complex interdisciplinary needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary craniofacial team care and attend designated craniofacial panels in the San Francisco Bay Area, including at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland and Kaiser Permanente.

III. Scholarship

• Mentor and supervise resident research projects.
• Develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda through research, grant development, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Collaborate with faculty on departmental and interdisciplinary research initiatives.

IV. Service

• Participate in departmental, school-wide, and university committees.
• Contribute to professional organizations and community outreach activities at the local, regional, and national levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Knowledge of curriculum development and educational delivery in orthodontics; clinical expertise in the management of adolescent and adult orthodontic patients, craniofacial anomalies, and orthognathic surgery cases; experience with contemporary fixed appliance systems and digital orthodontic workflows.
• Experience: At least one year of clinical orthodontic practice or teaching experience.
• Education: DDS or DMD degree from a CODA-accredited dental school, or equivalent international degree; completion of an advanced education program in Orthodontics from a CODA-accredited institution or equivalent.
• Licenses/Certifications: Active license to practice dentistry; Current CPR/BLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fellowship training in craniofacial orthodontics or substantial clinical experience in the management of patients with craniofacial anomalies.
• Previous academic teaching experience in a graduate orthodontic program.
• Scholarly productivity with potential to develop an extramurally funded research program.
• Experience with digital orthodontic workflows, CBCT imaging, and 3D craniofacial imaging analysis is highly desirable.
• American Board of Orthodontics board certification is highly desirable.
• Abilities: effective communication with patients, students, staff, faculty, and administrators from diverse backgrounds; ability to work independently and collaboratively; maintain professionalism, integrity, and composure; inspire excellence and lifelong learning; advance the mission and core values of the school.
• Other: experience and sensitivity in working with diverse backgrounds and cultures; commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting; ability to engage culturally responsive practices.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands include motor function to provide oral health care, ability to perform diagnostic and surgical procedures, basic life support including CPR, and the capacity to work for extended periods in clinical and educational settings. All skills must be performed within reasonable time frames.

Compensation

Hiring Range: $130,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year. Salary is based on scope and responsibilities, qualifications, internal equity, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Special Instructions

For in-person roles: This is an in-person role; the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Pacific campus.

For online roles: This is an online position; California residency is preferred. Out-of-state hires require approval by the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (academic hires) or by the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations.

Contact Information

Contact Email:

Reference Letter Information

Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? Yes

Minimum Number of References: 3
Maximum Number of References: 4

Background Check and EEO

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement applies. University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, or disability. Hiring decisions are based on merit.