Instructor and General Dentist- Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine (UPSDM) Department of Restorative Dentistry/Comprehensive Care invites applications for a full-time position at the academic rank of Instructor, in the appointment stream. Candidates are required to have a DDS/DMD or equivalent; a Certificate from a CODA-accredited General Practice Residency Program or Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program; and hold a Pennsylvania dental license. We are seeking an outstanding individual with experience in emergency clinical care, and who can contribute to our educational programs and the research impact of our institution. The primary responsibilities will include clinical practice and will be assigned to work full-time in University Dental Health Services faculty practice. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and credentials. Desirable candidates will have substantial experience, unique clinical talents, and proven leadership skills. The University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences propel scientific discovery and clinical innovation to educate and prepare future researchers, physicians, and healthcare providers and administrators for 21st-century careers. The School of Dental Medicine is a proud part of the Schools of the Health Sciences and has been educating students to take their places among the best dental practitioners, researchers, and educators in our region, across the country, and even around the world since 1896. The School's mission is to improve oral health through teaching, research, and service. Representatives of Pitt Dental Medicine are expected to embody and display the Values, which include service, passion for excellence, professionalism and integrity, leadership, collaboration, and humanism. Pitt Dental Medicine is located on the University's main campus in Pittsburgh, contiguous with the other five health science schools. The School's general dental clinics and 11 specialty clinics play an integral role in improving the oral health of the patient population of southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond. As part of the clinical practice and faculty of the University of Pittsburgh, the practitioner will have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians, innovators, and investigators from around the world and become part of a vibrant community of healthcare providers dedicated to making a difference in their chosen field and in the lives of others. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a CV, and three letters of recommendation. Salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials. To apply, please go to join.pitt.edu, select "Faculty Positions" and enter 26000061 in the Keyword search.

Requirements

DDS/DMD or equivalent
Certificate from a CODA-accredited General Practice Residency Program or Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program
Hold a Pennsylvania dental license
Experience in emergency clinical care