Chair, Endodontics - School of Dentistry
Qualifications:
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DDS/DMD or equivalent degree, advanced training in Endodontics, plus experience in the field. Board certification in Endodontics is preferred, however, candidates with eligibility for board certification will be considered;
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Eligibility for full or faculty licensure in Texas;
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Demonstrated record of teaching, academic leadership, successful research, and/or involvement in dental education;
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Credentials meriting appointment to the rank of associate or full professor on the tenure or non-tenure track;
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Minimum of five years administrative supervisory experience;
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Effective communication skills; and,
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Demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment.
Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
UTSD has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. The school seeks candidates in all roles who are willing to contribute to our mission and vision and promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and service to the community.
This is a security-sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education Code #51.215. A background check and drug screening will be required for the final candidate. For more information, visit dentistry.uth.edu.
Instructions to Applicants
The application and supporting documents (CV, statement of teaching/research interests, and names and contact information of three references) must be submitted online.
Confidential inquiries may be directed to:
Ms. Auco Dang, Director of Administration
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
7500 Cambridge St., Suite 6350
Houston, TX 77054
Applicant Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
UTHealth Benefits
UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.
UTHealth Houston has adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.
In addition, all UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’s Houston rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.
Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.
