Open Rank- Assistant or Associate Professor Clinical Track

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Dental Medicine (SDM) welcomes applications from exceptional candidates for a full-time, 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. Participation in the School of Dental Medicine’s Dental Faculty Practice for private patient care is available. 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.

Requirements

A DDS/DMD degree from a CODA accredited U.S. dental school or foreign equivalent
Completion of a CODA approved Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program
Eligibility for a Colorado dental license and board eligible in Pediatric Dentistry
At this rank, applicants will have some successful teaching experience and/or history of providing clinical care.
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.

Nice To Haves

The preferred candidate will have academic healthcare experience 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 academic experience mentoring/precepting students
Commitment to working with vulnerable and underserved populations.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational and communication skills
Graduate degree in a relevant and applicable are; Candidates with an additional doctoral degree, such as PhD, are encouraged to apply as well.

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.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more.
To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.
Signing bonuses may also be available to eligible candidates.
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 11/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service