Clinical Teaching or Tenure Track Faculty (Open Rank Assistant, Associate, and full Professor)

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Dental Medicine welcomes applications from exceptional candidates for a full-time clinical track or tenure track Comprehensive Care Faculty in the Department of Restorative Dentistry. The Department of Restorative Dentistry is home to various disciplines that include Comprehensive Care Prosthodontics Operative Dentistry and Occlusion. The successful candidate will be an outstanding clinician-educator with interest in and commitment to clinical care teaching and scholarship.

Examples of Work Performed

The duties for this faculty position include teaching research and clinical service duties. Direct mentoring of students is an expectation of this position. The overall distribution of such activities and allocation of responsibilities is determined by the Restorative Department Chair based on specialty student and clinic needs amongst other appropriate considerations.

Clinical duties may include supervision of undergraduate dental students in our dental clinics and potential consultation with our graduate clinics.

Teaching activities may include didactic pre-clinical teaching as well as clinical supervision.

Research scholarship and educational activities derive from faculty members interests related to the field of dentistry. All faculty participate in academic endeavors including the educational conferences research and scholarly activities of the section and the department. Attendance at the meetings and educational events of the section and department is expected.

Participation in the School of Dental Medicines Dental Faculty Practice for private patient care may be required.

*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.

Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at theOffice for Faculty Affairs.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Restorative 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 multi-disciplinary professional collaboration and teaching in the areas of Restorative Dentistry to include Comprehensive Care Prosthodontics Operative Dentistry and Occlusion. 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 well-being of and in-service to local and global communities. CUSDM will be recognized as the leading transformative dental institution that graduates future-ready practitioners to deliver research-informed person-centered care.

Benefits statement to include in all benefits-eligible positions:

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: and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness respect communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women ethnic minorities persons with disabilities persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

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:

o A DDS/DMD degree from a CODA accredited U.S. dental school or foreign equivalent

o Eligibility for a Colorado dental license

o At this rank applicants will usually have some successful teaching experience and will be expected to teach and/or provide clinical care.

Associate Professor:

o A DDS/DMD degree from a CODA accredited U.S. dental school or foreign equivalent

o Eligibility for a Colorado dental license

o At this rank applicants will have demonstrated considerable evidence of successful teaching and demonstrated leadership and service.

Professor:

o A DDS/DMD degree from a CODA accredited U.S. dental school or foreign equivalent

o Eligibility for a Colorado dental license

o At this rank applicants will demonstrate outstanding career accomplishments in teaching and/or providing clinical care a record of leadership and a meritorious leadership and service record.

*Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of a CODA approved Dental Specialty and/or General Practice Residency

Candidates who have a dental specialty should be dental specialty board eligible

The preferred candidate will have academic healthcare experience at a dental school 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 teaching and research experience

Demonstrated leadership organizational and communication skills

How to Apply:

For full consideration please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at should be directed to: SDM Human Resources @ .

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified but preference will be given to complete applications received by April 30th 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

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

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. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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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 encouragesvaccinationagainst the COVID-19 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 thevaccinationand medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.

The University of Colorado seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.