Clinical Assistant /Associate Professor - OMFS

University of the Pacific; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental education institution in Sacramento seeks a full-time teacher–clinician to engage in predoctoral teaching and patient care. Responsibilities include teaching dental students, supervising clinical care, and providing oral surgery services. Candidates must hold a DDS/DMD, have extensive experience, and be licensed in California. The role offers a competitive salary range between $200,000 and $250,000 annually. Join an environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion while enhancing the education of future dental professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of practice experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
• Ability to promote the dental school mission and inspire innovation.
• Working under stressful clinical situations with significant contact with various professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical teaching to dental students.
• Supervise students in clinical care of patients.
• Provide emergency and elective oral surgery services.

Skills

Curriculum management

Effective communication

Collaboration

Emergency care provision

Education

DDS/DMD from ADA-accredited school

Completion of advanced education in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Current ACLS certification

Licensed in California

Job description

Position Description

Primary purpose and essential functions: Active participation in predoctoral teaching and patient care at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, Sacramento Campus. The role prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is a EXEMPT full-time teacher–clinician track position (4 days per week, 52 weeks per year).

Responsibilities

• Pre-doctoral program
  • Didactic, pre‑clinical, and clinical teaching to dental students (lecture, block rotation, elective course)
  • Supervise students providing clinical care of patients in the Sacramento clinic
  • Provide academic advisement and guidance to dental students
  • Participate in Personalized Instructional Programs and student research projects
• Patient care
  • Provide emergency care to patients as needed
  • Provide elective oral and maxillofacial surgery services beyond the pre‑doctoral student scope (e.g., dental implants, wisdom teeth, sedation)
  • Provide elective and emergency oral and maxillofacial surgery services in the Pacific Sacramento Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • Option to participate in faculty practice plan
• Service to the dental school and professional community through participation in committees, interprofessional programs, school‑wide activities, and local & regional professional organizations

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of curriculum management in oral and maxillofacial surgery and current evidence‑based clinical practice
• Ability to promote the dental school mission, lead in a change environment, communicate effectively in various formats, maintain professional composure, and collaborate critically
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of practice experience
• Education: DDS/DMD from an ADA‑accredited school of dentistry or equivalent; completion of an advanced education program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; current ACLS certification; licensed or licensure eligible in California
• Working Conditions: Coordination of duties in stressful clinical and non‑clinical situations; significant contact with staff, students, patients, and other health‑care professionals

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of competency‑based education, modern pedagogical concepts, trends in oral health education, and dental accreditation standards
• Ability to inspire excellence and promote innovation
• Experience: Previous academic, hospital, or ambulatory surgery center experience preferred; board certification highly desired
• Distinguishing characteristics: Behavior consistent with core values of the Dugoni School; experience in diverse settings, advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion, and engaging culturally responsive practices

Physical Requirements

• Primarily general office/administrative/direct patient care with frequent computer and phone use
• Requires sitting, standing, bending, walking, and occasional lifting up to 15 lbs

Hiring Range

$200,000.00 – $250,000.00 per year, based on scope, qualifications, internal equity, market and organizational considerations.

Reference Letter Information

• Applicants are required to submit references
• Minimum number of references: 3
• Maximum number of references: 4

Background Check Statement

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for background screening. Under California Assembly Bill 810, candidates must disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

Anti‑Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or disability is prohibited. All hiring decisions are made based on merit and selecting the most qualified individual.