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

About the Role

The University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Dental Medicine seeks 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 full-time faculty position will engage in research support and engagement at the pre- and post-doctoral level. The successful candidate will be an outstanding orthodontics clinician-educator with a commitment to clinical care, teaching, and scholarship. Initial rank is based on knowledge, achievement, and experience, with opportunities for academic promotion based on demonstrated excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community service.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical, and research facility serving 4,500 students. It is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare, offering over 42 highly rated degree programs through six schools and colleges. CU Anschutz is the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually.

Responsibilities

• Teach didactic and clinical laboratory courses to orthodontics residents and pre-doctoral dental students.
• Serve as course director for assigned pre-doctoral and resident courses.
• Provide clinical supervision and direct mentoring of students.
• Engage in research, scholarship, and educational activities related to the field of dentistry.
• Participate in academic endeavors, including educational conferences, research, and scholarly activities of the section and department.
• Attend meetings and educational events of the section and department.
• Clinical duties may include clinic coverage, on-call responsibilities, and patient care.

The distribution of activities and allocation of responsibilities will be determined by the Orthodontics Department Chair based on specialty, student and clinic needs, and other considerations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• DDS/DMD degree from a CODA-accredited U.S. dental school or foreign equivalent.
• Certificate of training in orthodontics from an accredited U.S. institution.
• Eligible to be licensed in Colorado.
• Clinical, scholarly, and/or academic record consistent with the appointment level in the School of Dental Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications

• A record of previous scholarship and research is highly desirable.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work independently and within diverse team structures.
• Knowledge of patient privacy rights and patient safety.
• Motivated and engaged attitude with empathy toward patients with dental care issues and pain.
• Great attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work with colleagues in a confidential and professional manner.
• Dedication to professional development and lifelong learning.
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and think on your feet.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role located in Aurora, Colorado, on the Anschutz Medical Campus with the School of Dental Medicine. The Department of Orthodontics has 12–15 residents in each class (30-month residency), teaches 80 dental students per class, and 40 international student dentists per class. The department includes 5 full-time faculty and 8 part-time clinical faculty. Residents use a wide variety of techniques and often work in an interdisciplinary manner with other disciplines in the School of Dental Medicine.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
• Additional insurance: disability, life.
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of gross pay.
• Paid Time Off:
  • Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours).
  • Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual).
  • Holiday Days: 15/year.
• Tuition Benefit: Accessible on all CU campuses.
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD bus and light rail service.
• Additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is:

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

This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level. Total compensation includes generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions.