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

University of the Pacific; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

University of the Pacific invites applications for a part-time Pre-Clinical / Clinical Faculty position in Preventive and Restorative Dentistry (Evergreen). Up to 2 days per week, 40 weeks per year, candidates will supervise and teach pre-clinical and clinical student experiences within the Dugoni School of Dentistry and participate in curriculum assessment and calibration.

Ideal candidates hold a DDS/DMD or international equivalent, with at least three years of private practice experience for

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental school educational processes.
• Restorative and preventive information and technique.
• Dental materials and emerging digital applications to clinical restorative treatment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pre-clinical and/or clinical student learning experiences in the discipline.
• Teach in the Integrated Pre-clinical Technique (IPT) curricular strand.
• Participate in outcomes assessment and faculty calibration.
• Assist in setting standards of care for student clinic and participate in faculty development.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Professional judgment

Education

DDS / DMD or international equivalent

Graduation from an accredited dental school program

Job description

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

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Position Information

Title

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

Campus

Department

Posting Number

Posting Number F01114

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Part Time

Open Date

Open Date 10/23/2026

Close Date

Close Date 04/23/2027

Open Until Filled No

Days Per Week

Days Per Week Up to 2 days per week

Weeks Per Year 40

Position Description

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 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.
Pacific faculty engage in teaching, scholarship and service. The successful candidate will supervise pre-clinical and/or clinical student learning experiences in the discipline.
Responsibilities to may include any of the following:
I. Teaching Curriculum

I. 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 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.

III . 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Current 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, 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:

• Valid CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to:

• 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

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 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

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.

Contact Information

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Reference Letter Information

Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting?

Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? Yes

Minimum Number of References

Minimum Number of References 3

Maximum Number of References

Maximum Number of References 4

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.

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