Dept of Predoctoral Dental Education -Division of General Dentistry - Open Rank - (Clinical Assistant, Associate or Professor)
🔍 San Antonio
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UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry
Department of Predoctoral Dental Education - Division of General Dentistry
Open Rank (Clinical Assistant, Associate or Professor)
The Division of General Dentistry, in the department of Predoctoral Dental Education seeks a full-time General Dentist to join our faculty team in delivering high-quality patient care within the School of Dentistry. This role provides comprehensive dental services to patients while also supporting the educational mission of the school through collaboration in a dynamic clinical environment, though is not directly involved in supervision of students. The position will hold the title of a Clinical Assistant, Associate or Professor at Non-Tenure track level.
Key Responsibilities: Deliver direct patient care, including diagnostic, preventive, restorative, and other general dental treatments. Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of dental professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes. Maintain accurate patient records using the electronic health record (EHR) system. Follow established clinical guidelines and best practices to ensure optimal patient care and safety. Participate in departmental meetings related to clinical operations and patient management.
Qualifications: Must have a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), from a ADA accredited dental school or foreign equivalent degree. The candidate should possess a Texas dental license at the time of hire. A required minimum of three years of clinical experience in general dentistry. Strong clinical skills and commitment to delivering patient-centered care. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a faculty practice or private practice setting. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and digital dentistry technology.
Compensation and Benefits: The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans, as well as opportunities for professional growth within the clinical setting. The position also includes paid vacation, sick leave, and official holidays. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit the following: A letter of interest highlighting relevant clinical experience and career goals. A current curriculum vitae. Contact information for three professional references. Submit applications through the UT Health San Antonio Careers website at https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
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 fulltime 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. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
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.
Disability- Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
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.
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.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
