Pre-Clinical/Clinical Faculty, Preventive and Restorative Dentistry (Evergreen position)

University of the Pacific; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, invites applications for a part-time, pre-clinical/clinical faculty position up to 2 days per week, 40 weeks per year in Sacramento.

The role supports the dental school curriculum with both classroom instruction and clinical supervision. Candidates will supervise pre-clinical student experiences and participate in teaching, calibration, and service activities, with travel to calibration events in San Francisco as needed.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD or international equivalent.
• Completion of training from an accredited dental school program.
• Active license to practice dentistry. CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pre-clinical student learning experiences in the discipline.
• Teach integrated pre-clinical technique IPT curricular strand.
• Participate in outcomes assessment to improve curricular content and presentation.
• Assist in setting standards of care for Dugoni School students.
• Participate in mandatory faculty calibration and development in pre-clinical areas.
• Supervise students providing clinical care of patients in the Dugoni School clinic.
• Engage in school, university, professional and community service opportunities.

Skills

Dental education processes

Restorative & preventive info

Dental materials & digital apps

Education

DDS/DMD or international equivalent

Accredited dental school training

Job description

Position Information

• Title: Pre-Clinical/Clinical Faculty, Preventive and Restorative Dentistry (Evergreen position)


• Campus: Sacramento


• Department: Preventative & Restorative Dentistry


• Posting Number: F01111


• Full or Part Time: Part Time


• Open Date: 10/13/2026


• Close Date: 04/13/2027

Position Description

The Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry invites applicants to apply for a part-time, pre-clinical/clinical faculty up to 2 days per week, 40 weeks per year. The department is responsible for providing the preventive and restorative preclinical and clinical content within the dental school pre-doctoral curriculum including preventive, direct restoration (operative), indirect restoration (fixed), removable prosthodontic and implant restoration.

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.

Pacific faculty engage in teaching, scholarship and service. The successful candidate will supervise pre-clinical student learning experiences in the discipline.

Teaching Curriculum

• Instruction in the Integrated Pre-clinical Technique IPT curricular strand.


• Participate in 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.


• Participate in mandatory faculty calibration and development in pre-clinical areas.

Patient Care

• Supervise students providing clinical care of patients in the Dugoni School clinic.


• Participate in mandatory faculty calibration and development in clinical areas.

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.

Some travel to San Francisco may be required for calibration, faculty development or other needs as determined by the Department chair.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Dental school educational processes.


• Restorative and preventive information and technique.


• Dental materials and emerging digital applications to clinical restorative treatment.

Experience:

• No previous teaching or practice experience is required for pre-clinical instruction.


• Minimum three years of dental private practice experience for clinical instruction and supervision of patient care.

Education:

• DDS/DMD or international equivalent.


• Completion of training from an accredited dental school program.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Active license to practice dentistry.


• Valid CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to:

• Communicate effective with a diverse population of patients. students, staff, faculty and administration.


• Work independently with minimal supervision.


• Work effectively in a group setting.


• Reflect, self-assess, and think critically.


• Maintain confidentiality of information.


• Demonstrate professional judgment in all situations.

Experience:

• Previous teaching or practice experience is preferred

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.


• 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 around the patient and chair in sitting and standing positions for prolonged periods of time. 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 of these skills must be performed within reasonable time frames.

Hiring Range

$55 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. Submission of materials does not guarantee consideration for future employment in openings of this type, since availability can be unpredictable and consideration competitive.

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? No

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.