Pre-Clinical​/Clinical Faculty - Pediatric Dentistry; Evergreen position

Pre-Clinical/Clinical Faculty - Pediatric Dentistry (Evergreen position)

Position Information

• Title: Pre-Clinical/Clinical Faculty - Pediatric Dentistry (Evergreen position)
• Department: Department of Pediatric Dentistry
• Posting Number: F01040
• Type: Part Time (0.5 to 2 days per week)
• Open Date: 12/13/2025
• Close Date: 06/13/2026
• Weeks per Year: 40
• Open Until Filled: No
• Maximum Days per Week: Up to 2 days per week

The Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of the Pacific, Arthur

A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, invites applicants to apply for a part‑time teacher‑clinician. The role includes:

• Teaching pediatric dentistry at the pre‑doctoral level.
• Instruction in the dental auxiliary utilization (DAU) program.
• Community outreach activities, often in partnership with the student‑organized outreach group (SCOPE).
• Participation in scholarship and service as encouraged.

Workload will vary quarter to quarter based on department needs and faculty availability.

• Pre‑clinical instruction.
• Clinical instruction.
• Specialty preparatory activities.
• Teaching in interdisciplinary courses and other departments.

• Current knowledge of the AAPD Pediatric Dentistry Reference (current edition).
• Knowledge of manual dental school educational processes.
• Restorative and preventive information and technique.
• Education: DDS/DMD or international equivalent from an ADA‑accredited school of dentistry (preferred).
• Certificate or Master’s degree indicating successful completion of an ADA‑accredited specialty training program in pediatric dentistry (required).
• Valid CPR certification.

• Board certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (desirable).

• Communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Work effectively as part of a team with administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Demonstrate professional judgment in all situations.
• Desire to learn from and teach students using a humanistic educational model.
• Desire for personal growth and development as an educator.
• Interest in organized dentistry, especially pediatric dentistry.
• Interest in community outreach activities.
• Interest in professional education at local, state, regional, national, and international levels.

• Sufficient motor function to provide oral health care to patients.
• Skills in palpation, percussion, auscultation, diagnostic maneuvers, basic laboratory tests, dental preparations, and diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to perform basic life support including CPR, transfer and position patients with disabilities, and restrain children lacking motor control.
• Ability to operate dental handpieces and hand instrumentation, including scalpels for surgical procedures.

$65 per hour; factors considered include scope and responsibilities, qualifications, internal equity, market and organizational considerations.

Recruitment aims to establish a pool of qualified candidates for multiple short‑term, temporary appointments. Applications remain active for up to 6 months within the pool. If an individual is interested in a specific job opening, reapply directly to that posting; a pooled application will not automatically transfer.

• Required Documents:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter / Letter of Application
  • Dental State License
  • Hepatitis B Vaccination or HBV Test/Titer or Declination Form
  • CPR/BLS Certification
  • Pediatric Dentistry Certification
• Optional Documents:
  • [List of optional documents – omitted because not specified]

All applicants who receive a conditional offer must execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Unlawful discrimination in hiring or employment is prohibited on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics.