Clinic Director & Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor for Pediatric Dentistry

Job Description

The University of Florida College of Dentistry is seeking applications for a full-time non-tenure track faculty in the NCF Pediatric Dental Center in Naples, Florida. This position will be appointed in the department of Pediatric Dentistry at 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.

This position will serve as Clinic Director for the Pediatric Dental Center in Naples, Florida. Responsibilities include oversight of all clinical operations, clinical and didactic instruction of pediatric dental residents, and involvement in clinical practice including treatment in local hospital's Operating Room. As the Clinic Director, additional responsibilities include assisting the Graduate Program Director with overseeing and evaluating resident training, developing, reviewing, and updating the curriculum, preparing reports and assessing program outcomes as well as ensuring compliance with CODA accreditation standards.

Ideally, the candidate would also take an active advocacy role for the program, strengthening relationships with local dental societies, community organizations, and hospital partners to expand outreach and collaborative opportunities in the operating room and hospital rotations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• DDS, DMD, or an equivalent dental degree


• Completion of a CODA-accredited advanced training program in pediatric dentistry


• Board certified, board eligible, or in candidacy status with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry


• Clinical experience providing treatment to patients under sedation and general anesthesia


• Florida dental license upon hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching pediatric dental residents


• Prior experience with oversight of a practice or clinical operations


• Previous experience/involvement in research/scholarly activities and/or mentoring of students on research projects

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 education and experience.

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 http://www.naces.org/.

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.

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

Health Assessment Required:
Yes