Clinical Assistant Professor (Endodontics)

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Description

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions

The Department of Endodontics at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, invites applicants to apply for a full-time, clinical teaching position; 4 days per week, 52 weeks per year.

Full-Time, clinical teaching position; 4 days per week, 52 weeks per year. Non-Tenure Track at the Sacramento Campus/PHCC.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Transfer knowledge of Endodontology based on scientific evidence at the highest levels achievable to students and the profession at large.
• Promote comprehensive care in clinical education and be an active player in the process.
• Establish high standards of competency in Endodontics, communicate them, and insist that they be met through a calibrated and expert faculty.
• Establish a culture of teaching that promotes compassionate patient care at the highest possible standards of service for their individual needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Dental school educational processes.
• Endodontic information and technique

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of dental private practice, as general dentist or specialist endodontist

Education:

• DDS/DMD or international equivalent, completion of training from an Accredited Dental School program.
• Valid CPR certification.

Working Conditions:

• Position is full-time, 4 days per week.
• Occasional travel to the San Francisco campus may be required for professional development or other activities as assigned by their Department Chair

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with a diverse population of patients, students, staff, facultyand administration.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Work effectively in a group setting.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Demonstrate professional judgment in all situations.

Experience:

• Previous teaching experience in a school environment.

Education:

• Endodontic certificate, preferably from a CODA accredited dental 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

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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 relevant diagnostic maneuvers, dental preparations, and clinical 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 adults and 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, the operating microscope and use hand instrumentation including scalpels for surgical procedures. All of these skills must be performed within reasonable time frames.

Hiring Range

$160,000.00 - $170,000.00 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.

Reference Letter Information

Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? Yes

Minimum Number of References: 3

Background Check Statement

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810

Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully 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, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.

Supplemental Questions

1. How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?
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2. Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly:
   Are you currently excluded from participation in federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
   • Yes
   • No
3. Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly:
   Have you received notice that you are under review for possible exclusion from any federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Dental State License
4. Hepatitis B Vaccination or HBV Test/Titer or Declination Form
5. CPR/BLS Certification

Optional Documents

1. Other Document

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.