The University of Utah, School of Dentistry, UUSOD, Section of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is recruiting a faculty position for predoctoral and resident coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital caseloads. In addition, there are opportunities to participate in an active full-scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery hospital practice at the University of Utah Hospital and serve in a leadership role as Section Head for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Future plans include the development of a six-year OMS residency program. The position is available in the tenure-line or career-line (Clinical Track) at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank. Rank will be determined by the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

We seek qualified applicants who support diversity and inclusion initiatives and foster a diverse, supportive and inclusive environment for faculty, students, staff and patients.

This position will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care of patients in the restorative, prosthetic, endodontic, periodontic, and oral diagnosis sections of the UUSOD. Evidence-based care is integral to all of our programs.

Candidates must have the skills, capacities and interests to educate and train an exceptionally talented group of students in a university environment that thrives on innovation and is committed to leading the nation in the transformation of health care.

Opportunities abound at the University of Utah to assist faculty in developing skills as evidence-based educators, learners and leaders for academic dentistry. The institution has just renewed its Center for Clinical Translational Science that serves as a rich resource for patient-oriented research methodology and mentoring.

Beyond our competitive salary, the University’s and School of Dentistry’s benefits program is tremendous, including: health care, prescription drug, behavioral health, dental, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, supplemental retirement plans, retiree benefits, accidental death & dismemberment, disability, life insurances, long-term care, home and auto insurance, legal plans, military benefits, and large tuition benefits for you and family (see more details here: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/).

Qualified candidates must have completed an accredited specialty program in oral and maxillofacial surgery and be a graduate of an accredited dental school. They must be eligible for a dental license in the state of Utah. Board eligibility is required and board certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is highly desirable.

Candidates should submit current curriculum vitae, a cover letter that summarizes teaching, clinical and scholarly experiences, and the names and contact information of three professional references within the application. All references must be outside the University of Utah and/or its affiliates.

All applications must be submitted online at:

https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/138573

Inquires may be directed to:

Jeri Bullock, DDS

Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs

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.