Assistant, Associate, or Full Health Sciences Clinical Professor - Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences

Position description

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry, Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences, invites applications for a full-time Health Sciences Clinical (HS Clinical) faculty position in the Faculty Practice.

Position Overview

The selected candidate will join the Faculty Practice and provide high-quality patient care while contributing to the education and supervision of residents. This role emphasizes clinical excellence, learner engagement, and service to the school and profession. The incumbent will be expected to work a minimum of two Saturdays per month, with clinic hours that may begin as early as 7:00 a.m. and extend until 6:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based dental care in the UCSF Faculty Practice

• Maintain high standards of patient safety, quality, and professionalism

• Participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative care models

• Maintain licensure, credentialing, and training compliance

Qualifications

• Required:

  • DDS or DMD degree (or equivalent)

  • Eligibility for DDS licensure in the State of California

  • Demonstrated excellence in clinical dentistry

  • Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring

  • Applicant must have all requirements met by time of hire

  • Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission

• Preferred:

  • Completion of an advanced education program (e.g., residency or specialty training)

  • Prior teaching experience in an academic or clinical setting

  • Experience in a faculty practice or group practice environment

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.)

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching

• A summary of relevant experience aligned with the position description

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

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