Assistant Professor of Dentistry

Description

UVA Dentistry

We are a large ambulatory dental clinic on the University of Virginia grounds with a diverse mission. We serve the needs of medically compromised and special needs pediatric patients and a multi-disciplinary Craniofacial Clinic at our modern new Battle building. Next door at the Jefferson Park Ave location (JPA building) We have a thriving GPR residency program. Our students see UVA employees, provide indigent care, serve the Emergency Department by caring for dental emergencies, provide dental care for highly medically compromised patients, and coordinate OR and ambulatory care for patients in need of oral health optimization before surgeries for cancer and other complex systemic illnesses. As faculty, we mentor and educate four GPR residents, rotate into the OR to care for our most medically compromised patients, and share in an on-call rotation.  As a whole we are committed to community service through several rewarding avenues.

What we are looking for:

We have a cohesive dental team and wake up every morning excited to work together to meet the varied needs of our complex patients. We are looking for team members that are as passionate as we are about sharing their exceptional skills with a deserving community of patients.

Open faculty positions

·         Assistant Professor / Assistant to the GPR Residency Director

·         Assistant Professor

·         Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dentistry is a division under the Plastic Surgery Department at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine. UVA Health is a large academic medical center and research programs and collaborations are encouraged. The Dentistry Division benefits from shared resources across all missions. The Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery has a strong history and is well positioned to provide strong support for Departmental success.

We Offer:

A. competitive pay and rewards for productivity

B. Health retirement benefits with matching programs

C. Annual CE funds of $5000

D. We are a designated public service loan repayment site which can help you repay student loans quickly

E. Access to UVA facilities

F. Tuition assistance for UVA education

G. Work on UVA grounds across the street from “The Corner” with a talented dental team

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers and the production of dental services. This position can require extensive periods of time standing in an operating room or sitting delivering dental care. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs. Neck, hand, or lower back conditions may exclude the candidate from fully participating in the varied needs of this position.

ABOUT UVA:

The University of Virginia, established in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson, is recognized annually as one of the nation's top public institutions and the University of Virginia Medical Center is listed as one of America's Top Hospitals. Charlottesville is located in Central Virginia, 110 miles from Washington, DC and 70 miles from Richmond. It has been recognized as one of America's top cities to live, raise a family, conduct business, and retire. It has also been recognized as one of America's Top Green Cities. Located near the Blue Ridge Mountains it is popular with outdoor enthusiasts with extensive opportunity for hiking, running, cycling, tennis, golf and skiing. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University of Virginia and the Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to providing employment without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Salary is negotiable based on experience.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspective and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive