Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor of Operative Dentistry

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dental school as a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Operative Dentistry, where you will teach and mentor students while contributing to innovative research and patient care. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of dentistry through excellence in education and clinical practice. Collaborate with dedicated professionals in a supportive environment that values teaching, research, and community service. If you're passionate about advancing oral health and education, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a DDS, DMD, or equivalent dental degree.
• Teaching experience and clinical practice experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic, preclinical, and clinical instruction in operative dentistry.
• Serve as a course director and participate in faculty practice.

Skills

Clinical coverage in general dentistry

Excellent communication skills

Proficient with technology and electronic health records

Teaching and instructional skills

Education

DDS or DMD or equivalent dental degree

Post-graduate training in operative dentistry

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor of Operative Dentistry

Apply now Job no: 534988
Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Dentistry
Department: 34170200 - DN-OPERATIVE DIVISION

Classification Title:

Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor of Operative Dentistry

Job Description:

The University of Florida College of Dentistry is seeking applications for a full-time clinical track faculty position in the Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, Division of Operative Dentistry at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank. The University of Florida College of Dentistry (UFCD) is one of the leading dental schools in the United States devoted to improving and promoting oral health throughout Florida, the nation and worldwide through excellence in teaching, research, patient care and service.

Responsibilities include didactic, preclinical and clinical instruction in operative dentistry to the DMD program and graduate programs, including serving as a course director, participation in intramural faculty practice, excellence in academic pursuits and service, and opportunities for participation in the development of departmental research and/or other scholarly activities.

Minimum requirements: DDS, DMD, or equivalent dental degree.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Post-graduate training in operative dentistry from a CODA accredited institution.
• Teaching experience that has prepared the candidate to be a course director in operative dentistry.
• Clinical practice experience.

Applicants should possess the skills and knowledge to provide clinical coverage in all aspects of general dentistry. As well as being a strong clinician, applicants should be organized, open-minded, dedicated to teaching students according to the guidelines set by the department, proficient with technology and the use of electronic health records, abreast of current evidence-based dentistry and possess excellent communication skills.

Salary and rank are commensurate with credentials and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an applicant pool is identified. Applicants should attach a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing their interest containing a statement of academic objectives, and a contact list of three references with their application for consideration.

Final candidates will be required to provide official transcripts to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at www.naces.org.

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD).

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

For more information about the University of Florida College of Dentistry, visit: www.dental.ufl.edu.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 24 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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