Dept of Periodontics - Open Rank for Clinical Assistant, Associate, Professor
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- 24000855 Requisition #
The University of Texas Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry
Department of Periodontics,
Open Rank Position (Assistant, Associate, Professor/Clinical)
The University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA), School of Dentistry is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time faculty position as the Assistant Program Director at the rank of Clinical Assistant, Associate or Professor, Non-tenure track for the Department of Periodontics.
The successful applicant will be joining a department committed to high quality educational programs, graduate student research and funded research related to periodontal diseases. The School of Dentistry and the Department of Periodontics, in particular, place a high priority on faculty development and intramural faculty practice in our state-of-the-art facilities.
Applicants must have a DDS or DMD or foreign equivalent, must have either a Texas Dental license or be Texas license eligible. The requirements for all candidates include, an American Board of Periodontology certification or eligibility, moderate sedation certificate (level 3), as well as documented management of ASA III patients with moderate sedation. Candidates should have research training and experience, as well as demonstrated interest in managing administrative operations for graduate training program. As well as the potential for extramural research support within the department's focus areas, namely the biology of bone and connective tissues, inflammation, and wound healing with potential application to the periodontal diseases.
UTHSA offers competitive salary, comprehensive insurance package and generous retirement plan. Academic appointment and salary will commensurate with experience. To apply for this position please visit the UT Health Careers website portal at https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty, ref #24000855, upload a cover letter, your CV and three letters of reference.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.
FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
