Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Operative Dentistry

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Operative Dentistry

Job No: 539023

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Dentistry

Department: 34170200 - DN-OPERATIVE DIVISION

Job Description

Classification Title:

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Operative Dentistry

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Minimum requirements include a DDS, DMD, or equivalent dental degree.

Job Description:

The University of Florida College of Dentistry is seeking applications for a full-time clinical track faculty position in the Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, Division of Operative Dentistry at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank. 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 include didactic, preclinical and clinical instruction in operative dentistry to the DMD program and graduate programs, including serving as a course director, participation in intramural faculty practice, excellence in academic pursuits and service, and include opportunities for participation in the development of departmental research and/or other scholarly activities.

Minimum requirements include a DDS, DMD, or equivalent dental degree. Preferred qualifications include; post-graduate training in operative dentistry, teaching experience that has prepared the candidate to be a course director in operative dentistry and clinical practice experience.

Applicants should possess the skills and knowledge to provide clinical coverage in all aspects of general dentistry. As well as being a strong clinician, applicant should be organized, open minded, dedicated to teaching students according to the guidelines set by the department, proficient with technology and the use of electronic health records, abreast of current evidence-based dentistry and possess excellent communication skills. Salary and rank are commensurate with credentials and experience.

The University of Florida (UF), a member of the AAU, is the largest and most comprehensive public university in the state of Florida, with large undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate educational programs. The UF Health Science Center and its six colleges (Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Health Professions, Veterinary Medicine) are co-located on the Gainesville campus, with additional teaching, research, and patient care sites throughout Florida, and beyond.

Expected Salary:

Salary and rank are commensurate with credentials and experience

Required Qualifications:

Minimum requirements include a DDS, DMD, or equivalent dental degree.

Preferred:

Preferred qualifications include; post-graduate training in operative dentistry, teaching experience that has prepared the candidate to be a course director in operative dentistry and clinical practice experience.

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

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.

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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 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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