Pre-Clinical/Clinical Faculty (Evergreen)

University of the Pacific; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 73,873 - 105,214; Part time

Job summary

University of the Pacific, Sacramento campus, invites applications for a part-time Pre-Clinical/Clinical Faculty role in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. The position emphasizes teaching across predoctoral and graduate programs, along with active involvement in patient care and scholarly activities.

The role supports the Dugoni School of Dentistry's mission, with expectations to supervise students, provide feedback, and contribute to program development while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Licensed or licensure eligible in California (CA).
• Current ACLS certification.
• DMD/DDS from an ADA-accredited school and certification in Advanced Education in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Teach predoctoral and graduate students in didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical settings.
• Supervise dental students and residents in Dugoni School clinic.
• Participate in faculty activities, committees, and program development; engage in patient care and research.

Skills

ACLS certification

Professionalism

Ethics and humanism

Education

DMD

DDS

Advanced Education Program certificate

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

• Title: Pre-Clinical/Clinical Faculty (Evergreen)
• Campus: Sacramento
• Department: Dept. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Posting Number: F00949
• Full or Part Time: Part Time
• Open Date: 01/28/2025
• Close Date: 06/28/2025
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Days Per Week and Weeks Per Year are not specified in the original posting.

Position Description

Primary areas of responsibility include active participation in both predoctoral and graduate teaching, research, and patient care at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.

• Duties and Responsibilities:
• 1. General
  • Be a role model and actively promote ethics, humanism, professionalism, the mission of the school, and personal growth for oneself and others.
  • Demonstrate professionalism and responsibility.
  • Participate in the life of the school, seek information, and work to common purposes.
  • Develop and share in the collective knowledge of the school.
  • Engage students and colleagues in disciplined reflection and critical thinking.
• 2. Teaching
  • Promote maximal learning among all students, oneself, and one's colleagues.
  • Be current in one's discipline.
  • Provide feedback and evaluation in ways that preserve dignity, promote learning, develop consistency, and allow others to make valid decisions.
  • Use all methods and modalities of teaching and assessment appropriate to one's teaching assignments.
  • Be accessible to students and colleagues.
• 3. Service
  • Perform activities for the common good of the School of Dentistry, the university, one's professional groups, and the community.
  • Bring distinction to the School of Dentistry by one's actions.
  • Exercise and model leadership through helping others work cooperatively for shared goals.
• 4. Patient Care and Management of Patient Care
  • Promote patient oral health and satisfaction with care in our clinics.
  • Make referrals as appropriate, but not for one's own benefit.
  • Enhance patients' respect for students and the school.
  • Participate in quality assurance and other programs designed to improve the overall effectiveness of the school's clinics.
  • Strive for mastery as a practicing professional.
• Specific Responsibilities: Primary areas of responsibility include active participation in both predoctoral and graduate teaching, research, and patient care components of the program.
• Position Description:
  1. Predoctoral program
     • Didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical teaching to dental students (lecture, block rotation, elective course).
     • Supervise students providing clinical care of patients in the Dugoni School clinic.
     • Provide academic advisement and guidance to dental students.
     • Participate in Personalized Instructional Programs and student research projects.
  2. Graduate program
     • Didactic and clinical teaching to post-graduate residents.
     • Supervise or participate in resident research projects.
     • Development of scholarly activities for the residents.
     • Supervise residents providing clinical care of patients in the Dugoni School clinic.
  3. Service to the dental school and professional community through participation in committees, interprofessional programs, school-wide activities, and local & regional professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses:

• Qualified candidates must possess a DMD/DDS from an ADA-accredited school of dentistry and a certificate from an Advanced Education Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Current advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) certification.
• Licensed or licensure eligible in California.

• Working Conditions: Position requires coordination of a variety of responsible duties in stressful non-clinical and clinical situations.
• Some travel to San Francisco may be required for calibration, faculty development or other needs as determined by the Department chair.

Preferred Qualifications

License:

• Board certification is highly desired.

• Previous experience in an academic setting preferred.

• 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.

• Working Conditions: Position requires coordination of a variety of responsible duties in stressful non-clinical and clinical situations.

• Distinguishing Characteristics: Behavior consistent with core values of the Dugoni School.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Work performed is primarily general office/administrative/direct patient care with frequent use of computer keyboard and phone.
• Requires sitting, standing, bending, walking.
• Occasional lifting of up to 15 lbs.

Hiring Range

$65 per hour. 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

This recruitment is to establish a pool of qualified candidates, from which multiple short term, temporary appointments may be made.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Your application will be active for up to 6 months within the pooled position. If a job specific posting is created and you are interested in that specific position, please reapply directly to the posted position. Your previous pooled application will not automatically transfer to the new job opening. Submission of materials does not guarantee consideration for future employment in openings of this type, since availability can be unpredictable and consideration competitive.

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.