Clinical Track Faculty (C/T) or Tenure Track (T/T) (Open Rank Assistant, Associate, Professor)

Clinical Track Faculty (C/T) or Tenure Track (T/T) (Open Rank - Assistant, Associate, Professor) - 39628 Faculty

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Dental Medicine | Pediatric Dentistry

Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

FTE: .75 FTE

Req# 39628 - Position#: 844478

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Dental Medicine welcomes applications from exceptional candidates for a .75 FTE Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon clinical track faculty (Open Rank) to work in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) and the CU School of Dental Medicine. The successful candidate will be an outstanding clinician-educator with interest in, and commitment to clinical care, teaching, and scholarship. This position reports to the department chair with their primarily location at CHCO.

The Pediatric Dentistry clinics provide routine dental check-ups and complex oral treatments. Faculty focus on providing care for all children, including those with special needs, by creating care plans that include special behavioral requirements as needed for each child. The Department of Pediatric Dentistry faculty dedicate their time exclusively to working with children, teens and young adults with SHCN.

The pediatric dentistry program has three care sites, including the hospital's newest multidisciplinary facilities, the Health Pavilion Dental Center and North Campus Dental Center, and Main Children's Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus.

Examples of Work Performed

Teaching

Primary teaching responsibilities for faculty in the clinical teaching track are focused on collaboratively building and/or maintaining programs within the SDM that provide quality service regarding local, state, national, and international needs in alignment with the mission and strategic plan of the SDM.

Service

Service responsibilities include service to the assigned program, the school, and with other responsibilities as negotiated.

Research/Scholarship

Research /scholarship responsibilities offer an opportunity collaborate on or initiate programmatic inquiry and scholarship in alignment with SDM mission and vision.

*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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

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.

Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact.

Assistant Professor:

• A DDS/DMD degree from a CODA accredited U.S. dental school or foreign equivalent
• Completion in CODA accredited Advanced Dental Residency Program
• Eligibility for a Colorado dental license
• At this rank, applicants 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
• Completion in CODA accredited Advanced Dental Residency Program
• Eligibility for a Colorado dental license
• At this rank, applicants will be well qualified to teach and/or provide clinical care with considerable demonstrated 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
• Completion in CODA accredited Advanced Dental Residency Program
• Eligibility for a Colorado dental license
• At this rank, applicants will demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in teaching, and/or providing clinical care, a record of leadership, and a meritorious leadership and service record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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
• A master's and/or Ph.D. degree

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: SDMHR SDMhr@cuanschutz.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 4/30/26.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:
- Assistant Professor: $225,000 - $324,000
- Associate Professor: $325,000 - $374,000
- Professor: $375,000 - $400,000

*Practice Incentive Earnings are not included in the starting salary range compensation. They are additive based on clinical activity and can represent a significant increase in annual compensation.