Division Chair of Endodontics Open Rank Assistant Associate Professor
Division Chair of Endodontics Open Rank Assistant Associate Professor
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University of Colorado CU Anschutz Medical Campus
School of Dental Medicine Department of Diagnostic Sciences & Surgical Dentistry /Division of Endodontics
Division Chair of Endodontics (Open Rank Assistant Associate Professor)
Position#:/ Requisition: 35259
Job Summary:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Dental Medicine welcomes applications from exceptional candidates for a fulltime Division Chair of Endodontics (clinical teaching or tenure track) in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences and Surgical Dentistry. The primary responsibilities will include didactic and clinical instruction of students and residents scholarly activities and service. We are seeking an outstanding individual with excellent leadership skills to contribute to all aspects of our clinical practice our educational programs and the research impact of our institution.
The Department of Diagnostic Sciences and Surgical Dentistry is home to four divisions the Divisions of Periodontics Endodontics Diagnostic Sciences and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The successful candidate will be an endodontist outstanding clinicianeducator with interest in and commitment to clinical care teaching and scholarship. This position will report to the SDM Department of Diagnostic Sciences and Surgical Dentistry chair.
Examples of Work Performed
Teaching
- Provide evidencebased preclinical clinical and didactic instruction to dental students and residents.
- Supervise and guide students in clinical settings including the schools predoctoral emergency and graduate clinics.
- Serve as course director or codirector.
- Assess student performance offering constructive feedback and resources for improvement.
Clinical/Professional Practice
- Participate in direct patient care within the Dental Faculty Practice.
- Contribute to practice productivity meeting or exceeding established performance goals.
Service
- Provide service to the program school and broader community.
- Mentor coach and advise students residents postdoctoral students and junior faculty.
- Serve on school and campus committees.
- Engage in professional and community service activities at program campus local and national levels.
Research/Scholarship
- Initiate and collaborate on research projects aligned with the SDM mission and vision.
- Mentor students residents and junior faculty in research and scholarly activities leading to presentations publications grants and awards.
- Participate in relevant professional development activities.
Program Leadership
- Lead clinical and didactic teaching efforts at both the predoctoral and graduate levels ensuring the highest standards of endodontic education.
- Develop plan and implement endodontic courses ensuring curriculum quality and relevance.
- Oversee division operations including daily program administration scheduling and faculty assignments.
- Ensure the quality of subject matter and teaching within the division.
- Engage in strategic planning and participate in SDM administrative committees and councils.
- Support faculty research professional development and retention efforts.
- Innovate in curriculum development contributing to the governance and strategic direction of the institution.
- Assist in implementing a patientcentered dental faculty practice that aligns with the schools educational and financial objectives.
- Foster a highquality learning environment through effective faculty and staff engagement.
- Administer student performance assessments and review student grades.
- Participate in faculty review processes to maintain teaching excellence.
- Lead faculty recruitment retention and development initiatives.
- Guide and support faculty scholarly activities including securing grants presenting research and engaging in continuing education.
- Lead change initiatives with a proactive innovative and visionary approach.
*This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed it is not intended to be allinclusive. 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 Diagnostic Sciences and Surgical Dentistry is one of the largest departments that support the mission areas of education research patient care and community engagement at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (CUSDM). The department fulfils this charge through multidisciplinary professional collaboration and teaching in the areas of surgical dentistry to include: Endodontics Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Oral Medicine Periodontics Urgent Care and General Practice Residency Program. 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 wellbeing of and inservice to local and global communities. CUSDM will be recognized as the leading transformative dental institution that graduates futureready practitioners to deliver researchinformed personcentered care.
Why work for the University
We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability Life Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10 of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplacewhere all individuals are treated with respect and dignity andwe encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
This is an open rank position and based on experience and qualifications as indicated below. Initial rank is based upon knowledge achievement and experience and with the opportunity for academic promotion based upon demonstrated ongoing excellence in education research clinical care and community service. Applicants must have a clinical scholarly and/or academic record consistent with each SDM Faculty appointment level in the School of Dental Medicine.
Assistant Professor:
- 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 have 1 to 5 years of successful teaching experience and will be expected to teach and/or provide clinical care.
Associate Professor:
- 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 have 5 to 10 years of teaching experience and/or providing clinical care with considerable demonstrated evidence of successful teaching and demonstrated leadership and service.
Professor:
- 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 have over 10 years of outstanding accomplishments in teaching and/or providing clinical care a record of leadership and a meritorious leadership and service record.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Board certification or eligibility for certification by the American Board of Endodontics.
- Experience in education including mentoring or precepting students.
- Experience in clinical practice.
- Experience in academic healthcare with a commitment to collaboration in a multicultural environment.
- Strong leadership organizational and communication skills.
How to Apply:
For full consideration please submit the following document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
- Curriculum vitae / Resume
- Five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at
Questions should be directed to: SDMHR @ .
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by November 15 2024
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range or hiring range for this position has been established as:
- Assistant Professor: $120000 $145000
- Associate Professor: $145000 $175000
- Professor: $175000 $225000
*Practice Guarantee & Practice Earnings are not included in the base compensation. They are additive based on clinical activity.
The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this specific position. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is nonexempt.
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The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer respectively. In addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
