Open Rank- Assistant or Associate Professor Clinical Track

Job Summary:

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.

Key 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.

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.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Pediatric Dentistry is a critical department that supports the mission areas of education, research, patient care and community engagement at the University of Colorado, School of Dental Medicine (CUSDM) and Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO). 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.​

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.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional 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 (based on percentage of time)
• 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

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

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 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.

Associate Professor:

· 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 be well qualified to teach and/or provide clinical care with considerable demonstrated evidence of successful teaching and demonstrated leadership and service.

Preferred Qualifications:

· 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.