What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor ( Orthodontics ) position at University of the Pacific?
Posting Details
Position Information
| Title | Assistant Professor ( Orthodontics ) |
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| 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
II. Patient Care
III. Scholarship
IV. Service
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| Minimum Qualifications | Knowledge of:
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| Preferred Qualifications | Ability to:
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| 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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Reference Letter Information
| Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? | Yes |
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| 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. |
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000
