School of Dentistry-Community Dentistry Faculty

About the job

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The University of Utah School of Dentistry (UUSOD) seeks a clinical instructor to support community engagement initiatives across Utah. This role will include both direct patient care at community partner locations including the Juvenile Justice Youth System and school-based clinics. Teaching responsibilities will include clinical supervision of dental students on the Mobile Dental Clinic and other community outreach events. This position is hired as a dentist at 0.5- 1.0 FTE. This position requires travel across the Wasatch front and occasional travel to rural areas of Utah. 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. 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 0.5 FTE (10 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/postings/209022

Inquiries may be directed to:

Heidi Iongi, D.M.D., M.P.H., M.S.

Chair of Search Committee

Director of Community Engagement and Clinical Integration

heidi.iongi@hsc.utah.edu

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

Values and Culture 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, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

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/postings/209022