T) (Open Rank – Assistant, Associate, Professor)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

About The Position

The University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Dental Medicine welcomes applications from exceptional candidates for a .75 FTE Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon clinical track faculty (Open Rank) to work in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) and the CU School of Dental Medicine . The successful candidate will be an outstanding clinician-educator with interest in, and commitment to clinical care, teaching, and scholarship. This position reports to the department chair with their primarily location at CHCO. The Pediatric Dentistry clinics provide routine dental check-ups and complex oral treatments. Faculty focus on providing care for all children, including those with special needs, by creating care plans that include special behavioral requirements as needed for each child. The Department of Pediatric Dentistry faculty dedicate their time exclusively to working with children, teens and young adults with SHCN. The pediatric dentistry program has three care sites, including the hospital’s newest multidisciplinary facilities, the Health Pavilion Dental Center and North Campus Dental Center, and Main Children’s Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus. Examples of Work Performed Teaching Primary teaching responsibilities for faculty in the clinical teaching track are focused on collaboratively building and/or maintaining programs within the SDM that provide quality service regarding local, state, national, and international needs in alignment with the mission and strategic plan of the SDM. Service Service responsibilities include service to the assigned program, the school, and with other responsibilities as negotiated. Research/Scholarship Research /scholarship responsibilities offer an opportunity collaborate on or initiate programmatic inquiry and scholarship in alignment with SDM mission and vision. This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority. Why Join Us: The Department of Pediatric Dentistry is a critical department that supports the mission areas of education, research, patient care and community engagement at the University of Colorado, School of Dental Medicine (CUSDM) and Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO ). Our team is committed to engage, innovate and enhance, as a way to support student success and better serve patients and the broader community. The CUSDM, a collaborative partner on the Anschutz Medical Campus , is a diverse learning, clinical care, and research community. The CUSDM is committed to integrated health that innovates, treats and discovers for the well-being of and in-service to local and global communities. CUSDM will be recognized as the leading transformative dental institution that graduates future-ready practitioners to deliver research-informed person-centered care. Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave!

Requirements

A DDS/DMD degree from a CODA accredited U.S. dental school or foreign equivalent
Completion in CODA accredited Advanced Dental Residency Program
Eligibility for a Colorado dental license
At this rank, applicants have some successful teaching experience and will be expected to teach and/or provide clinical care.
A DDS/DMD degree from a CODA accredited U.S. dental school or foreign equivalent
Completion in CODA accredited Advanced Dental Residency Program
Eligibility for a Colorado dental license
At this rank, applicants will be well qualified to teach and/or provide clinical care with considerable demonstrated evidence of successful teaching and demonstrated leadership and service.
A DDS/DMD degree from a CODA accredited U.S. dental school or foreign equivalent
Completion in CODA accredited Advanced Dental Residency Program
Eligibility for a Colorado dental license
At this rank, applicants will demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in teaching, and/or providing clinical care, a record of leadership, and a meritorious leadership and service record.

Nice To Haves

The preferred candidate will have academic healthcare experience at a dental school and a demonstrated commitment to working in a collaborative and multi-cultural environment; and must be committed to the highest standards of inclusive, ethical and professional conduct.
Demonstrated previous teaching and research experience
Demonstrated leadership, organizational and communication skills
A master’s and/or Ph.D. degree

Responsibilities

Teaching Primary teaching responsibilities for faculty in the clinical teaching track are focused on collaboratively building and/or maintaining programs within the SDM that provide quality service regarding local, state, national, and international needs in alignment with the mission and strategic plan of the SDM.
Service Service responsibilities include service to the assigned program, the school, and with other responsibilities as negotiated.
Research/Scholarship Research /scholarship responsibilities offer an opportunity collaborate on or initiate programmatic inquiry and scholarship in alignment with SDM mission and vision.