Assistant Professor, Russell Street Clinic

Department Overview

The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs, basic and clinical research, and high quality care and community programs. We strive to foster an environment of mutual respect where the free exchange of ideas can flourish. The dental school prepares graduates in general dentistry and the dental specialties to deliver compassionate and ethical oro-facial health care.

Read more about the School of Dentistry: OHSU School of Dentistry

The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.

This position reports to (supervisor):
Dr. Lyndie Foster Page, Associate Dean Dental Public Health

The duties of this position include:

• Providing direct patient care to Russell Street Patients
• Participation in the education of residents and dental students, establishment and maintenance of a program of specific and general scholarly activity
• Clinical teaching in a clinical setting at the both the graduate and predoctoral level
• Other activities: participating in dental research (including clinical research), participating in strategic planning activities, delivering continuing dental education

• Oregon Dental License, unrestricted, (or eligibility to obtain prior to employment)
• Dental degree (DDS/DMD) unrestricted, from a CODA accredited school
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Ability to leverage creativity, resourcefulness, and sound judgment in the analysis and resolution of dental and administrative problems; strong leadership, teamwork, and crisis management skills
• Comprehensive skill and ability to apply modern methods, principles and practices of four-handed and advanced general dentistry.

• Bilingual in English and additional languages is encouraged
• Public health experience

All are welcome. Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply.

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