Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor Of Community Dentistry

Classification Title:

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Community Dentistry

Job Description:

The University of Florida College of Dentistry is seeking applications for a clinical track faculty position in the greater St. Petersburg area. This position will be appointed in the Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. This position will serve as Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor at the UFCD Seminole (St. Petersburg) Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Program in the role of Clinical Team Leader. The University of Florida College of Dentistry (UFCD) is one of the leading dental schools in the United States devoted to improving and promoting oral health throughout Florida, the nation and worldwide through excellence in teaching, research, patient care and service.

Responsibilities for this position will center on learner-centered residency level clinical and didactic instruction, and a desire to achieve distinction in academic pursuits and service. It will include opportunities for participation in the development of departmental service and academic opportunities. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the program director in maintaining a clinical residency training program that meets all the requirements of the Commission on Dental Accreditation. This includes assisting in formulating and implementing all clinical and didactic educational programs, recruiting sufficient qualified faculty, ensuring sufficient time is allotted for each required discipline, and maintaining program documentation required for accreditation. In addition, the position is responsible for representing the UFCD in the local community and actively markets to build a strong patient base.

Expected Salary:

Salary and rank are commensurate with credentials and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum requirements include a DDS, DMD or equivalent degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates who have at least five years of clinical practice experience and/or teaching in a clinical dental setting.
• Strong preference will be given to candidates who have successfully completed a CODA accredited AEGD or GPR postgraduate program.
• Willingness to participate in clinical faculty practice duties is desired. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is a 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week).

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The University of Florida invites all qualified applicants to apply. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. 

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an application pool is identified. Applicants should attach curriculum vitae, cover letter describing their interest, containing a statement of academic objectives as well as a list of three references with their application for consideration.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes