Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor (PRD)

University of the Pacific; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role combines teaching across preclinical and clinical courses with direct supervision of student care in our clinics. The successful candidate will lead curriculum development in Operative Dentistry, contribute to research, and collaborate on national and international initiatives, while supporting our commitment to diversity

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD or international equivalent.
• Hold or be eligible for a California Dental License.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience.
• Clinical experience in Restorative and Prosthodontic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, seminars, preclinical simulation and clinical teaching for predoctoral and international students.
• Lead course design and direct Operative Dentistry coursework with emphasis on minimally invasive concepts.
• Supervise student care in Dugoni School clinics and calibrate faculty in restorative disciplines.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities and participate in service to the school and community.

Skills

Operative Dentistry

Restorative Dentistry

Prosthodontics

Dental education

Curriculum development

Education

DDS/DMD or international equivalent

California Dental License (or eligible)

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Databases

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Title: Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor (PRD)

Campus: San Francisco

Department: Department of Preventive & Restorative Dentistry

Posting Number: F01096

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Open Date: 08/24/2026

Days Per Week: 4

Weeks Per Year: 52

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Description

The Department of Preventive and Restorative is responsible for providing the Preventive and Restorative preclinical and clinical content within the dental school pre-doctoral and international dental studies curricula including Preventive and Minimally Invasive Dentistry, Operative Dentistry, Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, Implant Dentistry and Digital Dentistry, using the latest and innovative techniques, modern concepts, and technology.

Position is full-time, teacher-clinician non-tenure track; 4 days per week, 52 weeks per year.

Faculty at Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, engage in teaching in various formats, including didactic, Simulation and clinical, clinical activities, scholarship, research, and service. The successful candidate will oversee didactic, simulated, and clinical student learning experiences in the discipline and engage in all the activities listed above.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued 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.

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions

PRIMARY PURPOSES

I. Teaching

• Deliver lectures, seminars, preclinical simulation laboratory teaching, clinical teaching, and computer‑based individualized instruction to support the Preventive and Restorative Department's pre‑clinical and clinical courses, in both the predoctoral and international dental studies students.

II. Curriculum design and course directorship

• Become a course director in Operative Dentistry, design, lead and manage courses, and follow the ethos of minimum intervention/minimally invasive and modern/up to date concepts, materials and techniques.
• Contribute to curriculum design including integration with the various Helix strands.
• Utilize outcomes assessment, including student and peer evaluation, to improve curricular content and presentation.
• Assist in setting standards of care for our Dugoni School of Dentistry student clinic.

III. Patient Care

• Work in the Dugoni School of Dentistry clinics supervising student care of patients.
• Lead and assist in the calibration of faculty both in the pre‑clinical and clinical areas in relation to restorative dentistry, in particular cariology and Operative Dentistry.

IV. Research/Scholarship appropriate for promotion eligibility

• Build research endeavors in which you are genuinely interested.
• Demonstrate effort in scholarly publications and presentations.
• Take part in clinical research projects, sample collection and other scholarly activities.

IV. Collaboration and Service

• Engage broadly in other school, university, professional, and community service opportunities.
• In addition to the traditional expectations for faculty members, the culture of humanism and collaboration at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is especially important.
• Engage in National and International collaborations and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Dental school educational processes.
• Operative, Prosthodontic and Restorative didactic concepts and techniques.
• Dental materials and emerging digital applications and other technology to clinical operative and restorative treatment.
• Strong computer proficiency, including the ability to efficiently use Microsoft Office Suite, email systems, databases, and other workplace software, while quickly learning new technologies and digital tools as needed.

Ability to:

• Effectively manage projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and reliability in fulfilling academic and administrative responsibilities.
• Strong commitment to teamwork, collegiality, and timely communication and follow‑through.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a positive, collaborative, and respectful team culture.
• Produce professional written reports and correspondence in a timely manner.
• Be organized.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience.
• Clinical experience in all Restorative and Prosthodontic clinical procedures.
• Experience in leading and mentoring teams.
• Substantial experience and enthusiasm for course directing in Operative Dentistry.
• Commitment to evidence‑based, patient‑centered, and humanistic dental education.

Education:

• DDS/DMD or international equivalent.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Hold or be eligible for a California Dental License.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Advanced training/qualifications in Operative Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Dental Materials, Cariology, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Experience in curriculum development, course management, assessment, and student evaluation.

Ability to:

• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse population of patients, students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Work effectively in a group setting.
• Provide effective student and peer calibration and development.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Demonstrate professional judgment in all situations.

The ideal candidate will
Role model for faculty and students with regard to:
(a) scholarship and clinical skill,
(b) commitment to the profession,
personal responsibility and habits,
(d) continuous growth,
(e) humanistic respect for dignity of others,
(f) school policy,
(g) actively participate in local, regional, and national organizations and networks,
(h) attend and support school and university meetings and events.

Other:

• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
GENERAL: Faculty should have sufficient motor function to execute movements essential to providing oral health care to patients.
SPECIFIC: Must possess the motor skills to perform palpation, percussion, auscultation and other diagnostic maneuvers, basic laboratory tests, dental preparations, and diagnostic procedures in a timely manner. Such actions require coordination of gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium, and functional uses of the senses of touch and vision.
SPECIFIC: Must be able to perform basic life support including CPR, transfer, and position patients with disabilities, physically restrain adults and children who lack motor control, and position and reposition himself or herself around the patient and chair in sitting and standing positions for prolonged periods of time. A student must promote and support the ability of coworkers to perform prompt care.
Must be able to operate controls, use high-speed or low- speed dental handpieces for tooth preparation procedures, and use hand instrumentation including scalpels for surgical procedures. All these skills must be performed within reasonable time frames.
Must be able to operate controls, use high-speed or low- speed dental handpieces for tooth preparation procedures, and use hand instrumentation including scalpels for surgical procedures. All these skills must be performed within reasonable time frames.
Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may reasonably be anticipated. Personal protective equipment is expected to reduce or eliminate exposure to routine or limited infectious agents.

Hiring Range

$150,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Special Instructions

For in‑person roles: This is an in‑person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the (City) Pacific campus.

For online roles: While this is an online position, Pacific's three campuses are within California and its faculty and staff are mostly California residents. For administrative purposes, California residents are preferred. Out of state hires must be approved either by the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (for academic hires) or by the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations.

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 Statement

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: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to 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 across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff 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 mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.