Overview
The Division of Dentistry at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine is seeking applications for qualified individuals for the position of a general practice Dentist. This is a comprehensive facility that cares for patients with a variety of medical conditions. General Practice Dentistry opportunities serving the Charlottesville and surrounding community are also available. Hospital clinics and Operating Room facilities are available for use on UVA grounds. The general practice Dentist will also interact with the multi-disciplinary UVA Craniofacial Clinic.
Opportunities to contribute in research and education also exist. The division currently has a well-established and accredited General Practice Dental Residency program and this remains a priority. The general practice Dentist will also function within the General Practice Dental Residency program and a willingness to work with and teach GPR residents is expected. UVA Health is a large academic medical center and research programs and collaborations are encouraged. The Dentistry Division is within the Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery.
The Dentistry Division benefits from shared resources across all missions. The Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery has a strong history and is well positioned. The successful candidate will also benefit from an aligned leadership within the health system and strong support for Departmental success. The Department is growing with numerous energetic faculty seeking to build collaborations and programs.
Candidates must be graduates of an ADA accredited school of dentistry.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Ph.D. or terminal degree. ABD may be accepted.
- Experience: None
- Licensure: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
This position can require extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation. The qualified candidate will have excellent work ethic, strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The incumbent should also be self-motivated, meticulous, and possess strong attention to detail.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please, visit http://jobs.virginia.edu, and search posting number R0042762.
Complete a candidate profile online:
- Attach a cover letter
- curriculum vitae
- contact information for three references
- Statement of contributions or potential contributions to the UVA Health ASPIRE values
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
The University of Virginia and the Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to providing employment without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.