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Clinical Assistant /Associate Professor - OMFS

Deadline
Mar 04, 2027
Closing in 136 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
Full or part time
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 08, 2026
Offered salary$250,000

About the role

Clinical Assistant /Associate Professor - OMFS Bookmark this Posting Print Preview Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details.

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

For in-person roles: This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the (City) Pacific campus.

For online roles: While this is an online position, Pacific's three campuses are within California and its faculty and staff are mostly California residents. For administrative purposes, California residents are preferred. Out of state hires must be approved either by the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (for academic hires) or by the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations.

Posting Details

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. Special Instructions Contact Information Contact Email

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    Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? Yes

    Minimum Number of References 3 Maximum Number of References 4 Background Check Statement All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

    AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

    Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.

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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: Are you currently excluded from participation in federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
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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
  • How to apply

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