School of Dentistry Clinician - Faculty Practice Director

Posting Details

The University of Utah, an AA / EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position / Rank

School of Dentistry Clinician - Faculty Practice Director

Department

01478 - SOD - EDUCATION

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Track

Non Tenure Track

New Position to Begin

As soon as possible

Details

The University of Utah School of Dentistry (UUSOD) is accepting applications for a full-time clinician and clinical director for a growing faculty practice. This position will oversee clinical dentists in both general and specialty dentistry, providing patient care, and will guide and direct clinical operations to maximize efficiency and ensure outstanding clinical care.

This position will report to the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and will, along with a clinic office manager, have shared oversight of support staff.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, administrative and clinical duties associated with the UUSOD Faculty Practice, such as providing direct patient care three days per week and covering dental emergencies. Administrative duties include managing faculty practice provider schedules, ensuring UUSOD policy and procedures are followed, training faculty and staff, managing patient satisfaction and quality assurance, supporting the clinic manager with daily operations, and budgeting and forecasting.

We are looking for applicants who are passionate about joining us in our commitment to provide exceptional care for our patients and meet the oral health needs of our community. We seek individuals who have a vision for partnering with other primary healthcare professionals to improve patients' oral and overall health.

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 should have a DDS or equivalent degree and excel in business practice operations, leadership, and clinical care. Candidates must be eligible for a dental license in the state of Utah. Requirements for a Utah dental license is found on DOPL .

Candidates should submit their current curriculum vitae, a cover letter summarizing their experience in public health and clinical care, and the names / contact information of three professional references. All references must be outside the University of Utah and / or its affiliates and not be retired.

All applications must be submitted at : https : / / utah.peopleadmin.com / postings / 165532

Inquiries may be directed to :

Dr. Jeri Bullock

Chair of the Faculty Search Committee School of Dentistry

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.

EEO / Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director / Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO / AA). More information, including the Director / Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at :

https : / / www.utah.edu / nondiscrimination /

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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 ([redacted] 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 ([redacted] or ([redacted] or University Human Resource Management at ([redacted] 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 and immunizations. https : / / safety.utah.edu / safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Special Instructions for Candidates

Qualified candidates should have a DDS or equivalent degree and excel in business practice operations, leadership, and clinical care. Candidates must be eligible for a dental license in the state of Utah. Requirements for a Utah dental license is found on DOPL .

Candidates should submit their current curriculum vitae, a cover letter summarizing their experience in public health and clinical care, and the names / contact information of three professional references. All references must be outside the University of Utah and / or its affiliates and not be retired.

All applications must be submitted at : https : / / utah.peopleadmin.com / postings / 165532

Inquiries may be directed to :

Dr. Jeri Bullock

Chair of the Faculty Search Committee

School of Dentistry

Open Date

06 / 03 / 2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Requisition Number

PRN03578F

Type

Faculty