Craniofacial Orthodontist - Assistant Professor (Clinical)
University of UtahAbout the role
- Expansion to the new Lehi Hospital craniofacial program
- Coverage for the Salt Lake Primary Children’s Hospital orthodontic clinic
- Addition of a second Cleft Team Clinic beginning March 2026
- Provide comprehensive orthodontic evaluation and treatment for congenital and acquired craniofacial anomalies, cleft conditions, and facial trauma from infancy through adulthood.
- Deliver care in outpatient, inpatient, and operating-room settings.
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary cleft and craniofacial team, plastic surgeons, speech pathologists, pediatric specialists, and other providers.
- Establish and maintain an orthodontic practice within the University of Utah Health system.
- Participate in education, team conferences, and outreach to offsite satellite clinics in the Salt Lake Valley.
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- DDS, DMD, or equivalent degree
- Completion of a 12-month university-based craniofacial orthodontic fellowship (hospital-based preferred)
- Utah State Dental License
- Ability to obtain credentials with the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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