School of Dentistry - Lead Dentist and Clinic Director - Clinical & Community Sciences - University of Alabama at Birmingham - Birmingham, AL

Permanent Dentist Job

Birmingham, AL

Job Description

Position Information






School/College


School of Dentistry




Title


School of Dentistry - Lead Dentist and Clinic Director - Clinical & Community Sciences




Assignment Category


Full-Time




Rank


Open Rank




Tenure Status


Non-Tenure Track




Payroll Status


Faculty 12




Job Description


The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry, in conjunction with the local dental community, has launched an innovative community-care clinic to provide general dental services for Dothan, AL and the surrounding area. This state-of-the-art eight-chair clinic provides community-based patient care as well as a learning environment for rotating students from the UAB School of Dentistry. The Department of Clinical & Community Sciences invites applicants to apply for the unique opportunity to be lead-dentist and clinic director. This position is a full-time, non-tenure earning, clinical track faculty appointment in the Division of Behavioral & Population Sciences. Responsibilities include administration of clinic operations, providing patient care, supervision of clinic staff, and clinical teaching of dental students and residents. A generous benefits package includes participation in Retirement Systems of Alabama Teachers Retirement, a 403(b) plan with 1:1 matching, and professional liability coverage provided by UAB. The clinic fulfils an integral role of providing comprehensive oral care for patients in the Wiregrass region of the state. Supervised students have the experience of patient care in a comprehensive/practice-based model and are exposed to a diverse community of patients. The clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art dental equipment, fully staffed and is housed in a medical complex facility.




Required Qualifications


Applicants must have a DDS/DMD degree and be eligible for a dental license in Alabama. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate innovation and collegiality within the academic environment and lead clinical practice. Excellent written and verbal English skills are required.




Preferred Qualifications


Prior dental practice experience preferred.







Posting Detail Information






Posting Number


F2530P




Open Date


11/15/2024




Close Date





Open Until Filled


Yes




Nondiscrimination Statement


UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.




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