The University of Utah School of Dentistry (UUSOD) seeks a dentist with the skills and interest to serve and treat youth within Utah’s Juvenile Justice System. The UUSOD is committed to providing care to underserved populations across Utah and partners with the Juvenile Justice Youth System to provide dental services for youth in their facilities.

This position is hired as a dentist at 0.2- 1.0 FTE and will work out of the University of Utah Rose Park or Ogden Clinics. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care for individuals in several Juvenile Justice System facilities in Northern Utah six days per month. The UUSOD will reimburse mileage at the federal travel reimbursement rate.

 

Qualified candidates must have a DDS or equivalent degree and qualify for an unrestricted dental license in Utah. Requirements for a Utah dental license are found on DOPL.

Faculty members are hired in the Clinical Track with rank determined by job duties, experience, and qualifications.

 

Compensation is based on rank and experience. The UUSOD offers an excellent benefits package, including immediate vesting of 14.2% to retirement with no match required, for all faculty that work more than 50% time. We also offer up to 25 vacation days per year and much more. You can learn more about the benefits package at https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/. This position is open to part-time or full-time candidates with a minimum requirement of 0.3 FTE (6 days per month). 

The school fosters a humanistic, evidence-based approach to education and patient care. We are looking for applicants who are committed to creating a humanistic environment. We seek applicants with insights and vision for partnering with community organizations to improve access to care for underserved communities.

Candidates must submit a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter summarizing clinical experiences, and three professional references’ names/contact information. All references must be outside the University of Utah and/or its affiliates. Submit all applications to: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/hr/postings/161816

Inquiries may be directed to:

Jeri Bullock, D.D.S.

Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs

University of Utah School of Dentistry

jeri.bullock@hsc.utah.edu

Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that is integral to our mission.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

 

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

 

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

 

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

 

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

 

To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.