Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor - Dental Anesthesiologist

Department: Dentistry | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anesthesiology

About the role

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry’s Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology invites applications for a full-time faculty dentist anesthesiologist as a clinical track Assistant or Associate Professor in the dental anesthesiology section. Responsibilities include pre-doctoral and resident education with an emphasis in anesthesiology and pharmacology, as well as participating in the school’s intramural practice. Qualified candidates may pursue a dual appointment in the Department of Anesthesiology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC), which includes the opportunity to practice in the hospital’s main operating rooms.

Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a desire to create an environment that promotes collegiality, collaboration, and cultural diversity among members of various educational, research, and service-related communities. A willingness to serve as a role model and advocate for the ideals of professionalism and high ethical standards in a health science educational setting is essential. Faculty members are engaged in externally-funded basic and/or clinical research; candidates must demonstrate a strong desire to conduct and participate in research to complement their teaching.

Responsibilities

• Pre-doctoral and resident education in anesthesiology and pharmacology
• Participation in the school’s intramural dental practice
• Opportunity for dual appointment in the Department of Anesthesiology at OSUWMC, including practice in hospital main operating rooms
• Conduct and participate in externally-funded basic and/or clinical research
• Promote collegiality, collaboration, and cultural diversity in educational, research, and service-related communities
• Serve as a role model and advocate for professionalism and high ethical standards

Requirements

• DDS/DMD degree from a CODA-accredited institution
• Completion of a minimum two-year dental anesthesiology residency program accredited by CODA or accepted by the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology
• Extensive experience providing general anesthesia and sedation for diverse dental and maxillofacial surgical procedures across all patient ages, including pediatrics
• Ability to function in diverse patient care environments, including hospital and ambulatory settings
• Board certified or an active candidate for certification in dental anesthesiology
• Eligible for dental licensure with a General Anesthesia endorsement in Ohio

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in an area directly related to anesthesiology (desired but not required)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents
• State or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions
• Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) support for new and prospective faculty and their loved ones
• Work-life balance support through institutionalized policies

About the College and Location

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is the fourth largest public dental school in the United States and the only public dental school in Ohio. It is divided into ten divisions representing all major ADA-recognized dental specialties, with approximately 600 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The college is physically and professionally connected to the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and its hospitals, as well as affiliated with Nationwide Children’s Hospital—both are level one trauma facilities and tertiary care centers for the state of Ohio.

The college recently completed a $95 million facility expansion, including a surgery center that creates additional educational and practice opportunities. Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers, recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity.

The university is located in Columbus, Ohio—the largest city in the state and the 15th largest in the U.S. Columbus offers a wide range of affordable housing, cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government, service, transportation, and technology industries.