Surgical Specialties Fellowship

University of Nebraska Medical Center; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Specialties Fellow to develop and carry out a research project and perform advanced OMFS on patients in the College of Dentistry. The fellow will assist faculty in the operating room and help supervise the undergraduate oral surgery clinic.

This position is designed for individuals aiming to start an OMFS residency in July 2026-2027, with duties spanning clinical work, research, and academic collaboration within a supportive

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited U.S. dental school with a DDS or DMD.
• Successful completion of Parts I & II National Boards.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a license to practice dentistry in the State of Nebraska.

Responsibilities

• Developing and carrying out one research project; performing advanced OMFS on College of Dentistry patients; assisting faculty in the operating room; helping supervise the undergraduate oral surgery clinic.
• The position is designed primarily for those persons seeking to start an OMFS residency in July 2026-2027
• Work may involve collaboration with faculty and participation in clinical education activities.

Education

Graduation from an accredited U.S. dental school with a DDS or DMD

Successful completion of Parts I & II National Boards

Ability to obtain/maintain a license to practice dentistry in the State of Nebraska

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Lincoln, NE

Requisition Number

2026 - 020

Department

COD-Surgical Specialties 50000750

Business Unit(College/Institute)

College of Dentistry

FTE

100

Reg-Temp

Full-Time Regular

Requisition Category

Research - Academic

Requisition Title

Surgical Specialties Fellowship

Job Title/Academic Rank

Surgical Specialties Fellowship

Appointment Type

A1 - REG OTHER ACAD SAL

Salary Range

Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO Category

Professional Non-Faculty (Includes Other Academic)

Job Requisition Begin Date

01/20/2026

Position Summary

Developing and carrying out one research project; performing advanced OMFS on College of Dentistry patients; assisting faculty in the operating room; helping supervise the undergraduate oral surgery clinic. The position is designed primarily for those persons seeking to start an OMFS residency in July 2026-2027

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited U.S. dental school with a DDS or DMD .
Successful completion of Parts I & II National Boards.
Ability to obtain/maintain a license to practice dentistry in the State of Nebraska.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Clinical environment, Office environment Other working environment NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Up to 2 hours

Crawling Not Applicable

Driving

Driving Occasionally

Kneeling

Kneeling Occasionally

Reaching

Reaching Up to 2 hours

Sitting Occasionally

Standing

Standing Up to 2 hours

Squatting Not Applicable

Walking

Walking Occasionally

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric

Atmospheric Yes

Blood/body fluids

Blood/body fluids Yes

Chemical hazards

Chemical hazards No

Working on or around moving machinery

Working on or around moving machinery No

Electrical current

Electrical current No

Noise Yes

Changes of temperature/humidity

Changes of temperature/humidity No

Wear PPE

Wear PPE Yes

Work with laboratory animals

Work with laboratory animals No

Radiation

Operating hand/power tools

Operating hand/power tools Yes

If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Exposures in conjunction with dental surgery.

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation

Fine Manipulation Both

Repetitive Motion

Repetitive Motion Both

Grasping

Grasping Both

If you selected any area above, please explain

Fine manipulation, repetitive motion, and grasping in conjunction with oral surgery.

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

Required Documents

• C.V.

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Doc

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have, or will you possess in the near future, a Doctoral degree in the area(s) identified in this posting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

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