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

University of the Pacific; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Part time

Job summary

A leading dental education institution is looking for a part-time Pre-Clinical/Clinical Faculty in Preventive & Restorative Dentistry. The role involves supervising clinical experiences for students and providing instruction in dental techniques. Applicants should possess a dental degree and an active dental license. This position allows for engagement in both clinical practice and teaching, providing an opportunity to influence the next generation of dental professionals. Competitive hourly compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• No previous teaching or practice experience is required for pre‑clinical instruction.
• Minimum three years of dental private practice experience for clinical instruction.
• Active license to practice dentistry is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Instruction in the Integrated Pre‑clinical Technique (IPT) curricular strand.
• Supervise students providing clinical care of patients in the clinic.
• Participate in outcomes assessment and continuous improvement.

Skills

Dental school educational processes

Restorative and preventive information and technique

Dental materials

Emerging digital applications

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Education

DDS, DMD or international equivalent

Completion of training from an accredited dental school program

Job description

Pre-Clinical / Clinical Faculty – Preventive & Restorative Dentistry (Evergreen Position)

Campus: San Francisco

Department: Department of Preventive & Restorative Dentistry

Employment Type: Part Time – up to 2 days per week, 40 weeks per year

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions

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 teacher‑clinician; up to 2 days per week, 40 weeks per year. The department is responsible for providing preventive and restorative preclinical and clinical content within the dental school pre‑doctoral curriculum. The candidate will supervise pre‑clinical and/or clinical student learning experiences in the discipline.

Responsibilities

• 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 the Dugoni School of Dentistry student clinic and participate in faculty and staff development.
• Supervise students providing clinical care of patients in the Dugoni School clinic.
• Participate in mandatory faculty calibration and development in pre‑clinical and clinical areas.
• Engage broadly in other school, university, professional, and community service opportunities.
• Contribute to the culture of humanism and collaboration at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge:

• 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, but the candidate should be among the top‑ranked in recently graduating classes.
• 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

• Communicate effectively with a diverse population of patients, students, staff, faculty and administration.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Work effectively in a group setting.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Demonstrate professional judgment in all situations.

Physical Requirements

Faculty should have sufficient motor function to execute movements essential to providing oral health care to patients. 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. 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. Compensation is based on scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, and market and organizational considerations.

Special Instructions

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

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.