University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Dental Medicine | Department of Restorative Dentistry

Clinical Teaching or Tenure Track Faculty (Open Rank: Assistant, Associate, and full Professor)

Position #00819078 – Requisition #38934

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Dental Medicine welcomes applications from exceptional candidates for a full-time, clinical track or tenure track Comprehensive Care Faculty in the Department of Restorative Dentistry. The Department of Restorative Dentistry is home to various disciplines that include Comprehensive Care, Prosthodontics, Operative Dentistry and Occlusion. The successful candidate will be an outstanding clinician-educator with interest in, and commitment to clinical care, teaching, and scholarship.

Examples of Work Performed

The duties for this faculty position include teaching, research, and clinical service duties. Direct mentoring of students is an expectation of this position. The overall distribution of such activities and allocation of responsibilities is determined by the Restorative Department Chair based on specialty, student and clinic needs, amongst other appropriate considerations.

Clinical duties may include supervision of undergraduate dental students in our dental clinics and potential consultation with our graduate clinics.

Teaching activities may include didactic, pre-clinical teaching as well as clinical supervision.

Research, scholarship and educational activities derive from faculty member's interests related to the field of dentistry. All faculty participate in academic endeavors, including the educational conferences, research and scholarly activities of the section and the department. Attendance at the meetings and educational events of the section and department is expected.

Participation in the School of Dental Medicine's Dental Faculty Practice for private patient care may be required.

*This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Open Track:

To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Restorative Dentistry is one of the largest departments that support the mission areas of education, research, patient care and community engagement at the University of Colorado, School of Dental Medicine (CUSDM). The department fulfils this charge through multi-disciplinary professional collaboration and teaching in the areas of Restorative Dentistry, to include Comprehensive Care, Prosthodontics, Operative Dentistry and Occlusion. Our team is committed to engage, innovate and enhance, as a way to support student success and better serve patients and the broader community.

The CUSDM, a collaborative partner on the Anschutz Medical Campus, is a diverse learning, clinical care, and research community. The CUSDM is committed to integrated health that innovates, treats and discovers for the well-being of and in-service to local and global communities. CUSDM will be recognized as the leading transformative dental institution that graduates future-ready practitioners to deliver research-informed person-centered care.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

This is an open rank position and based on experience and qualifications as indicated below. Initial rank is based upon knowledge, achievement, and experience, and with the opportunity for academic promotion based upon demonstrated, ongoing excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community service. Applicants must have a clinical, scholarly, and/or academic record consistent with each SDM Faculty appointment level in the School of Dental Medicine.

• Assistant Professor: A DDS/DMD degree from a CODA accredited U.S. dental school or foreign equivalent; Eligibility for a Colorado dental license; At this rank, applicants will usually have some successful teaching experience and will be expected to teach and/or provide clinical care.
• Associate Professor: A DDS/DMD degree from a CODA accredited U.S. dental school or foreign equivalent; Eligibility for a Colorado dental license; At this rank, applicants will have demonstrated considerable evidence of successful teaching and demonstrated leadership and service.
• Professor: A DDS/DMD degree from a CODA accredited U.S. dental school or foreign equivalent; Eligibility for a Colorado dental license; At this rank, applicants will demonstrate outstanding career accomplishments in teaching, and/or providing clinical care, a record of leadership, and a meritorious leadership and service record.

* Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of a CODA approved Dental Specialty and/or General Practice Residency
• Candidates who have a dental specialty should be dental specialty board eligible
• The preferred candidate will have academic healthcare experience at a dental school and a demonstrated commitment to working in a collaborative and multi-cultural environment; and must be committed to the highest standards of inclusive, ethical and professional conduct.
• Demonstrated previous teaching and research experience
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational and communication skills

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: SDM Human Resources @ SDMhr@cuanschutz.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by April 30th, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

• Assistant Professor: $120,000 - $145,000
• Associate Professor: $145,000 - $175,000
• Professor: $175,000 - $225,000