Clinical Associate/ Full Professor of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science

CLIN ASO/FULL PROF

The University of Florida College of Dentistry, Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science (CDBS), is seeking applications for a .75 FTE non-tenure-track faculty position in Dental Public Health at the rank of Associate/Full Professor. The University of Florida College of Dentistry (UFCD) is one of the leading dental schools in the United States devoted to improving and promoting oral health throughout Florida, the nation and worldwide through excellence in teaching, research, patient care and service. CDBS has an extensive community outreach program, including two research centers (https://dental.ufl.edu/departments/communitydentistryandbehavioralscience/research-centers/) which provide opportunities to collaborate with existing faculty, and operates two general dentistry residency training programs.

Responsibilities for this position will include teaching and mentoring DMD students, oversight of the DMD student external rotation program and directing coursework in dental public health in the area of evidence-based dentistry. Candidates must possess a DDS/DMD degree or equivalent degree along with advanced training in dental public health and previous teaching experience of DMD students. Preference will be given to candidates with Masters and/or doctoral degrees in public health (PhD, DrPH), and a demonstrated record of serving as a course director. Board certification in Dental Public Health is desirable. This position may also have an affiliate appointment in the UF College of Public Health and Health Professions.

The University of Florida (UF), a member of the AAU, is the largest and most comprehensive public university in the state of Florida, with large undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate educational programs. The UF Health Science Center and its six colleges (Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Health Professions, Veterinary Medicine) are co-located on the Gainesville campus, with additional teaching, research, and patient care sites across Florida, and internationally.

Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

DDS/DMD degree or equivalent degree along with advanced training in dental public health and previous teaching experience of DMD students.

Preference will be given to candidates with Masters and/or doctoral degrees in public health (PhD, DrPH), and a demonstrated record of serving as a course director. Board certification in Dental Public Health is desirable.

Applicants must attach a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing their interest in the position, and a list of three references for consideration. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.

A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University of Florida invites all qualified applicants to apply. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

For more information about the University of Florida College of Dentistry, visit: www.dental.ufl.edu.