Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor - University of Florida

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor

The University of Florida-College of Dentistry is seeking a General Dentist for a clinical track faculty position in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) 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.

The General Dentist will be responsible for teaching within the Student Oral Surgery Clinic at the pre-doctoral (DMD) level, excelling in academic pursuits and service, and some limited participation in the development of departmental research and/or other scholarly activities. The position requires a DDS, DMD or equivalent degree and previous clinical practice experience. Experience with outpatient oral surgery procedures including alveoloplasty, surgical extractions and medical management of patients is also required. In addition, the General Dentist will aid students with determining restorability of teeth and making appropriate referrals when necessary. An applicant with a Florida Dental License is preferred. Salary and rank commensurate with credentials and experience.

The University of Florida, 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.

Salary and rank are commensurate with credentials and experience

The position’s minimum requirements include:

• DDS, DMD or equivalent degree
• Previous Clinical Practice Experience
• Experience with outpatient oral surgery procedures including alveoloplasty, surgical extractions and medical management of patients

The position's preferred qualifications include:

• Florida Dental License.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an applicant pool is identified.

Applicants should attach a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing their interest containing a statement of academic objectives, and a contact list of three references with their application 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 Institution.

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.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. 

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

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