Assistant Professor ( Orthodontics )

University of the Pacific

United States, California, San Francisco

155 5th Street (Show on map)

Dec 15, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Title	Assistant Professor ( Orthodontics )
Campus	San Francisco
Department	Department of Orthodontics
Posting Number	F00933
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Open Date	11/21/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Days Per Week	26
Weeks Per Year	52

Position Description

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions	Reporting to the Chair of the Orthodontics Department. The department is responsible for delivering comprehensive orthodontic content within the dental school's pre-doctoral and graduate curriculum, including didactic and clinical instruction in orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, various orthodontic treatment modalities, management of craniofacial anomalies, and orthognathic surgery. The Department of Orthodontics at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, invites applicants to apply for a full-time, teacher-clinician position; 4 days per week, 52 weeks per year. Pacific faculty engage in teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing CBCT interpretation and radiology reports for orthodontic patients, supervising clinical orthodontic care with an emphasis on craniofacial anomalies, and actively participating in the teaching and mentoring of residents. The candidate is also expected to contribute to research initiatives and provide service to the school and the broader professional community. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff. Primary purpose: Primary areas of responsibility include active involvement in both graduate and pre-doctoral teaching, research, patient care, and service. Primary Responsibilities: I. Teaching Provide CBCT interpretation and report for orthodontic patients, along with consultations for residents and faculty. Deliver didactic and clinical instruction on 3D imaging and the orthodontic management of craniofacial anomalies to orthodontic residents. II. Patient Care Supervise residents in providing orthodontic care of patients with craniofacial anomalies Attend designated Craniofacial panels in San Francisco Bay Area, including those at Children's Hospital, Oakland, and Kaiser Hospital. III. Scholarship Supervise and participate in orthodontic resident's research projects Conduct research activities, seek grant funding, and contribute to scholarly publications. IV. Service Contribute to the dental school and professional community by participating in committees, school-wide activities, and local and regional professional organizations.
Minimum Qualifications	Knowledge of: Curriculum management as it relates to 3D imaging and craniofacial orthodontics. Clinical management of all types of adult and adolescent orthodontic malocclusions, craniofacial anomalies patients, orthognathic surgery patients, and most widely used fixed appliances in current use. Education: DMD/DDS or equivalent and an Orthodontic Certificate and a Master of Science degree or its equivalent. Completion of a Specialty Program in Radiology and Board Eligible. Certificate of Craniofacial Orthodontics fellowship. At least three years of experience in research activities and/or have a PhD degree. Minimum three years of orthodontic practice experience for clinical instruction and supervision of patient care. Licenses/Certifications Active license to practice dentistry. Valid CPR certification.
Preferred Qualifications	Ability to: Communicate effectively with a diverse population of patients, students, staff, faculty and administration. Work independently with minimal supervision. Maintain professional composure and demeanor at all times. Inspire excellence and promote innovations. Promote vision, mission, and core values of the school. Other: Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements	GENERAL: Faculty should have sufficient motor function to execute movements essential to providing oral health care to patients. SPECIFIC: Must possess the motor skills to perform palpation, percussion, auscultation and other diagnostic maneuvers, basic laboratory tests, dental preparations, and diagnostic procedures in a timely manner. Such actions require coordination of gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium, and functional uses of the senses of touch and vision. SPECIFIC: Must be able to perform basic life support including CPR, transfer and position patients with disabilities, physically restrain children who lack motor control, and position and reposition himself or herself around the patient and chair in sitting and standing positions for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to operate controls, use high-speed or low-speed dental handpieces for tooth preparation procedures, and use hand instrumentation including scalpels for surgical procedures. All of these skills must be performed within reasonable time frames.
Hiring Range	$120,000 - $150,000 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
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Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting?	Yes
Minimum Number of References	3
Maximum Number of References	4
Background Check Statement	All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AA/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.