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Craniofacial Orthodontist - Assistant Professor (Clinical)

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Jul 2026

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Position/Rank Craniofacial Orthodontist - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Department 00262 - Plastic & Reconstruct Surgery City Salt Lake City, UT Track Non Tenure Track New Position to Begin August 1, 2026 Details
Craniofacial Orthodontist

The Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Utah is seeking a board-eligible or ABO board-certified Craniofacial Orthodontist to join our multidisciplinary team beginning August 1, 2025. Applicants must have completed a 12-month university-based craniofacial orthodontic fellowship, preferably hospital-based.

This is a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor level on the Clinical Track. The position supports program growth associated with:
  • 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

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
  • 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.

Qualifications Required:
  • 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

About University of Utah Health
University of Utah Health is a nationally recognized academic health system known for excellence, compassion, collaboration, and innovation. We value candidates who are committed to fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, diversity, and respect. Our mission-driven teams strive to provide exceptional patient-focused care for our community.

Application Instructions
Required application materials:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
For questions, please contact: Kallie Handy, Director, Division of Plastic Surgery – kallie.handy@hsc.utah.edu

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

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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