Clinical Assistant ​/Associate Professor - OMFS

Clinical Assistant /Associate Professor - OMFS Position Information

• Title:
  
  Clinical Assistant /Associate Professor - OMFS
• Department:
  Dept. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Posting Number: F01061
• Posting Type:
  Full Time
• Days Per Week: 4
• Weeks Per Year: 52
• Position Open Until Filled:
  Yes

Primary purpose and essential functions:
This teacher‑clinician track position is EXEMPT, full‑time with four days per week. The incumbent will actively participate in predoctoral teaching and patient care at the University of the Pacific, Arthur

A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, Sacramento Campus.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to our success. We prioritize policy and decision‑making that reflects an awareness of socio‑cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio‑economic status, etc.

• Didactic, pre‑clinical, and clinical teaching to dental students (lecture, block rotation, elective course)
• Supervise students providing clinical care of patients in the Sacramento clinic
• Provide academic advisement and guidance to dental students
• Participate in Personalized Instructional Programs and student research projects

• Provide emergency care to patients as needed
• Provide elective oral and maxillofacial surgery services beyond the scope of the predoctoral program (e.g., dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, sedation) to patients of the clinic
• Provide elective and emergency services in the Pacific Sacramento Ambulatory Surgery Center
• Option to participate in faculty practice plan

• Participate in committees, interprofessional programs, school‑wide activities, and local & regional professional organizations

• Knowledge of curriculum management related to oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Knowledge of current, evidence‑based clinical practice
• Ability to promote the dental school mission, vision, and core values; lead and function in a changing environment; communicate effectively in multiple formats; maintain professional composure; listen, collaborate, negotiate, and think critically
• Minimum of 3 years of practice experience
• DDS/DMD from an ADA‑accredited school of dentistry or equivalent; completion of an advanced education program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; current ACLS certification; licensed or licensure eligible in California
• Position requires coordination of a variety of responsible duties in stressful clinical and non‑clinical situations; significant contact with staff, students, residents, patients, families, physicians, and health‑care community members

• Knowledge of competency‑based education and assessment methodology; modern pedagogical concepts and their application; trends in oral health education; dental accreditation standards and processes
• Ability to inspire excellence and promote innovation
• Previous experience in an academic setting; prior experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center
• Board certification desirable
• Behavior consistent with core values of the Dugoni School; experience and sensitivity working with diverse backgrounds; demonstrated experience advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion; ability to engage culturally responsive practices

• General office/administrative/direct patient care with frequent use of computer keyboard and phone; requires sitting, standing, bending, walking; occasional lifting up to 15 lbs

$ – $ per year

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits. Hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.