General Dentistry - Clinical Assistant Professor

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School of Dentistry
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24001154 Requisition #

UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry
Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, Division of General Dentistry
Clinical Assistant Professor

The UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry is seeking applications for an Clinical Assistant Professor position within the Division of General Dentistry. This position is dedicated exclusively to direct patient care in the General Dentistry Faculty Practice Clinic, with no teaching or academic responsibilities. The role is 100% clinical, providing high-quality comprehensive dental services to patients.

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: DDS, DMD, or foreign equivalent degree, from an ADA-accredited dental school. Active Texas Dental license or eligibility for licensure in Texas. A 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.

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 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.

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