Assistant, Associate, or Professor (Clinical Teaching Track)

Assistant, Associate, or Professor (Clinical Teaching Track) – 32922 

Faculty 

Description

University of Colorado nearmejobs.eu Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Dental Medicine

Department of Orthodontics

Assistant, Associate, or Professor (Clinical Teaching Track)

Position #00812055 – Requisition #32922 

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Dental Medicine welcomes applications from exceptional candidates at the level of Clinical Teaching (C/T) track or tenure position (open rank) to expand its clinical and didactic teaching in the Department of Orthodontics. This position will also engage in research support and engagement at the pre- and post-doctoral level. The successful candidate will be an outstanding orthodontics clinician-educator with interest in, and commitment to clinical care, teaching, and scholarship. This is a full-time faculty position offering. 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.

This position is located at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here

Key Responsibilities:

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 Orthodontics Department Chair based on specialty, student and clinic needs, amongst other appropriate considerations. 

Clinical duties may include a combination of clinic coverage (i.e., on-call and patient care, teaching didactic and clinical laboratory courses to orthodontics residents and pre-doctoral dental students; and service as course director for assigned pre-doctoral and resident courses 

Teaching activities may include didactic and clinical teaching – as well as clinical supervision. 

Research, scholarship and educational activities derive from faculty member’s 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.

• 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, Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus with the School of Dental Medicine.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Orthodontics currently has 12-15 residents in each class and the residency lasts 30 months. We also teach dental students (80 in each class) and international student dentists (40 per class). We have 5 full-time faculty, and 8 part-time clinical faculty. We provide orthodontic care for children, teenagers, and adults in our state-of-the-art clinic. Our residents use a wide variety of techniques and often work in an interdisciplinary manner with other disciplines in the School of Dental Medicine. They have the opportunity to see the start-to-finish treatment (diagnosis, treatment plan, and treatment) of new and transfer patients during their residency, via patient records presented during seminars or as table presentations.

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.

Diversity 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:

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.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor

• DDS/DMD degree from a CODA accredited US Dental School or foreign equivalent
• Certificate of training in orthodontics from an accredited US institution
• Eligible to be licensed in Colorado
• Applicants must have a clinical, scholarly, and/or academic record consistent with each appointment level in the School of Dental Medicine

Associate Professor

• DDS/DMD degree from an accredited US Dental School or foreign equivalent
• Certificate of training in orthodontics from an accredited US institution
• Eligible to be licensed in Colorado
• Applicants must have a clinical, scholarly, and/or academic record consistent with each appointment level in the School of Dental Medicine

Professor

• DDS/DMD degree from an accredited US Dental School or foreign equivalent
• Certificate of training in orthodontics from an accredited US institution
• Eligible to be licensed in Colorado
• Applicants must have a clinical, scholarly, and/or academic record consistent with each appointment level in the School of Dental Medicine

Preferred Qualifications 

• A record of previous scholarship and research is highly desirable

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work independently and within diverse team structures.
• Patient privacy rights and patient safety.
• A motivated and engaged attitude.
• Empathetic to patients with dental care issues and pain
• Great attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work with colleagues in a confidential and professional manner.
• Practices and follows good documentation processes.
• Dedication to professional development and life-long learning.
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and to think on your feet.

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 www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: SDM Human Resources @ SDMhr@cuanschutz.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by March 31, 2024. 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 HIRING RANGE:

• Assistant Professor – $195,000 – $220,000
• Associate Professor – $220,000 – $245,000
• Professor – $245,000 – $280,000

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

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 hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

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 COVID-19 virus and other vaccine 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 the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References 

Job Category

: Faculty 

Primary Location

: Aurora 

Department: U0001 — Anschutz Med Campus or Denver – 20424 – SDM-Orthodontics 

Schedule

: Full-time 

Posting Date

: Mar 7, 2024 

Unposting Date

: Ongoing 

Posting Contact Name: SDM Human Resources 

Posting Contact Email: SDMhr@cuanschutz.edu 

Position Number: 00812055

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