The University of Utah School of Dentistry (UUSOD) St. George Dental Clinic is accepting applications for general dentists with the skills and interest to educate and train an exceptionally talented group of students in a university environment. Adjunct faculty are committed to 1-2 days per week and hired at the rank of instructor. The UUSOD thrives on high-quality education and innovation while being committed to providing care to underserved populations across the state of Utah.  In addition, the UUSOD has many opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.

Qualified candidates should have a DDS or equivalent degree and be eligible for an unrestricted dental license in Utah. Requirements for a Utah dental license is found on DOPL. Responsibilities will include educating and mentoring students in the DDS program at the UUSOD St. George Clinic located in St. George, Utah. 

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 who will serve as a role model for the compassionate and ethical care of patients, whose drive and intellectual curiosity will help advance research that leads to new therapeutics for oral health care, and applicants with insights and vision for partnering with other primary healthcare professionals to improve oral and overall health for patients.

Candidates must submit a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter summarizing teaching, clinical, and scholarly (research) experiences, and three professional references' names/contact information. All references must be outside the University of Utah and/or its affiliates.

 

All applications must be submitted at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/161473

Inquires may be directed to:

Dr. Holly Sharp

Chair of the Faculty Search Committee

School of Dentistry

holly.sharp@hsc.utah.edu

Review will begin immediately and continue until the positions are 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 based on 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.

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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

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Candidates should submit current curriculum vitae along with a cover letter summarizing teaching, clinical and scholarly experiences. Please also enter the names/contact information of three professional references within your application. All references must be outside of the University of Utah and/or its affiliates and actively employed.