School of Dentistry - Lead Dentist and Clinic Director - Clinical & Community Sciences

Macon group; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applicants for the role of lead dentist and clinic director at a state-of-the-art community-care clinic in Dothan, AL. This full-time position entails overseeing clinic operations, providing patient care, and mentoring dental students. Excellent benefits, including retirement plans and professional liability coverage, are provided. Ideal candidates will have a DDS/DMD degree, strong leadership qualities, and the ability to foster a collaborative clinical environment.

Benefits

Participation in Retirement Systems of Alabama

403(b) plan with 1:1 matching

Professional liability coverage

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a DDS/DMD degree and be eligible for a dental license in Alabama.
• Prior dental practice experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Administration of clinic operations and patient care.
• Supervision of clinic staff and teaching dental students.
• Facilitate a learning environment for students.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Clinical teaching

Excellent communication

Education

DDS/DMD degree

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry, in conjunction with the local dental community, has launched an innovative community-care clinic to provide general dental services for Dothan, AL and the surrounding area. This state-of-the-art eight-chair clinic provides community-based patient care as well as a learning environment for rotating students from the UAB School of Dentistry.

The Department of Clinical & Community Sciences invites applicants to apply for the unique opportunity to be lead-dentist and clinic director. This position is a full-time, non-tenure earning, clinical track faculty appointment in the Division of Behavioral & Population Sciences. Responsibilities include administration of clinic operations, providing patient care, supervision of clinic staff, and clinical teaching of dental students and residents. A generous benefits package includes participation in Retirement Systems of Alabama Teachers Retirement, a 403(b) plan with 1:1 matching, and professional liability coverage provided by UAB.

The clinic fulfils an integral role of providing comprehensive oral care for patients in the Wiregrass region of the state. Supervised students have the experience of patient care in a comprehensive/practice-based model and are exposed to a diverse community of patients. The clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art dental equipment, fully staffed and is housed in a medical complex facility.

Applicants must have a DDS/DMD degree and be eligible for a dental license in Alabama. Prior dental practice experience preferred. Academic teaching experience is not required. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate innovation and collegiality within the academic environment and lead clinical practice. Excellent written and verbal English skills are required. Departmental faculty are encouraged to participate in research activities but research experience is not required. The department is home to the national administrative center for the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network (NationalDentalPBRN.org). The search will begin immediately and will end when the position is filled. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online at https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/23382.

The UAB School of Dentistry is dedicated to providing quality education and patient care to all.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.