Clinical Assistant /Associate Professor - OMFS
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Position Information
Title Clinical Assistant /Associate Professor - OMFS
Campus Sacramento
Department Dept. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Posting Number F01061
Full or Part Time Full Time
Open Date 04/02/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Days Per Week 4
Weeks Per Year 52
Position Description
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions Primary areas of responsibility include active participation in predoctoral teaching and patient care at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, Sacramento Campus.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is
foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We
prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and
responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender,
ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students,
faculty, and staff.
EXEMPT Full-time; 4 days per week, 52 weeks per year. Teacher-clinician
track position.
Primary areas of responsibility include active participation in predoctoral
teaching and patient care components of the program.
1.Predoctoral program
Didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical teaching to dental students
(lecture, block rotation, elective course)
Supervise students providing clinical care of patients in the Sacramento
clinic.
Provide academic advisement and guidance to dental students.
Participate in Personalized Instructional Programs and student research
projects.
2.Patient care
Provide emergency care to patients as needed
Provide elective oral and maxillofacial surgery services that are beyond
the scope of the predoctoral student program (eg. dental implants, wisdom
teeth, sedation) to patients of the clinic.
Provide elective and emergency oral and maxillofacial surgery services in
Pacific Sacramento Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Option to participate in faculty practice plan.
3.Service to the dental school and professional community through
participation in committees, interprofessional programs, school-wide
activities, and local & regional professional organizations.
Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of:
Curriculum management as it relates to oral and maxillofacial surgery
Current, evidence-based clinical practice
Ability to:
Promote the dental school mission, vision, and core values
Lead and function in an active change environment
Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, residents, students in a
variety of ways including: email, texts, one-on-one conversations, small
meetings, large meetings, lectures, etc.
Maintain professional composure and demeanor at all times
Listen, follow, collaborate, negotiate, compromise, direct, delegate,
refer, and think critically
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of practice experience
Education:
DDS/DMD from an ADA-accredited school of dentistry or equivalent.
Completion of an advanced education program in Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery.
Current advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) certification.
Licensed or licensure eligible in California.
Working Conditions:
Position requires coordination of a variety of responsible duties in
stressful non-clinical and clinical situations
Significant contact with staff/co-workers, students, residents, patients
and their families, other employers, physicians, and their office staff,
local hospital team members, and other members of the health care
community
Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of:
Competency based education and assessment methodology
Modern pedagogical concepts and application in health professions
education
Trends in oral health and oral health education
Dental accreditation standards and processes
Ability to:
Inspire excellence and promote innovation
Experience:
Previous experience in an academic setting preferred.
Previous experience in hospital and/or ambulatory surgery center is
preferred.
Licenses/Education:
Board certification is highly desired.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Behavior consistent with core values of the Dugoni School.
Other:
Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds
and cultures.
Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion
in a university setting.
Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and
knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job.
Work performed is primarily general office/administrative/direct patient
care with frequent use of computer keyboard and phone.
Requires sitting, standing, bending, walking.
Occasional lifting of up to 15lbs should be anticipated.
Hiring Range $200,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
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or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven
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Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Have you received notice that you are under review for possible exclusion from any federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Dental State License
Hepatitis B Vaccination or HBV Test/Titer or Declination Form
CPR/BLS Certification
Oral Surgery Certification
Optional Documents
Other Document