The University of Utah School of Dentistry (UUSOD) seeks a dentist with the skills and interest to work as faculty in a clinical setting within a collaborative team at our Rose Park Clinic within our Clinician Clinics. We are looking for applicants committed to serving others through compassionate and ethical care for patients and creating a humanistic environment for growth. 

Requirements:

•  Qualified candidates should have a DDS or equivalent degree and qualify for a dental license in Utah. 

o  Requirements for a Utah dental license can be found on https://dopl.utah.gov/dentistry/.

•  Experience with clinical dentistry is preferred. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•  Providing direct patient care in general dentistry, restorative, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, pediatrics, periodontics, and oral surgery. This is not a teaching role. 

•  Working collaboratively within a clinical team of dental, medical, and behavioral health personnel. 

•  Providing 1 week of rural dentistry service in Utah through our Mobile Outreach Program each year.  

Schedule and Time Commitments:

•  This position requires 0.8 to 1.0 FTE or a 4–5 day per week commitment.

•  The clinic is operational Monday to Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with no weekend or on-call hours.

•  Ideal start date of April 1, 2026. 

Compensation is based on experience, and we offer an excellent benefits package, including:

•  14.2% employer contribution to retirement with no match required, for eligible faculty, with a four-year vesting period.

•  We offer up to 25 vacation days per year, paid holidays, paid sick leave, and much more to faculty who qualify. 

•  This position also qualifies eligible federal student loan borrowers for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. More information can be found at Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid. 

•  You can learn more about the benefits package at https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/. 

Candidates must submit:

1.  A current curriculum vitae

2.  A cover letter that summarizes clinical experiences

3.  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/postings/191139

Inquiries may be directed to:

Shaylee Avery, D.D.S.

Director of Clinician Clinics

University of Utah School of Dentistry

shaylee.avery@hsc.utah.edu

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.