Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science, St. Petersburg

Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science, St. Petersburg

Job No : 534437

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Pinellas

Categories : Dentistry

Department : 34060300 - DN-ST. PETERSBURG

Job Description

Classification Title :

CLIN AST / ASO PROF

Job Description :

The University of Florida College of Dentistry is seeking applications for a clinical track faculty position in the greater St. Petersburg area for a .8 FTE (i.e., four days per week) position. 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.

Minimum requirements include a DDS, DMD or equivalent degree. Preference will be given to candidates who have five years clinical practice experience and / or teaching in a clinical dental setting and 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. Anticipated start date is as soon as possible.

Expected Salary :

Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements :

Minimum requirements include a DDS, DMD or equivalent degree.

Preferred Qualifications :

Preference will be given to candidates who have five years clinical practice experience and / or teaching in a clinical dental setting and 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 :

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must attach a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing their interest in the position, and a list of three references for consideration.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http : / / www.naces.org / .

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352 / 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800 / 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

For more information about the University of Florida College of Dentistry, visit : www.dental.ufl.edu .

Health Assessment Required :

Yes

Applications Close :

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 534437

Our Commitment :

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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