The University of Texas Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Instructor/Clinical - Oral Surgery

The School of Dentistry at the University of Texas Health San Antonio, is currently looking to hire one Oral Surgery Instructor/Clinical at Non-Tenure Track level within the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS). The position is full time, 100% benefits eligible.

The department is looking for a dedicated, self-driven, and enthusiastic individual to become part of the OMFS team for the 2024-2025 academic year. Applicants are required to have a strong academic record and good interpersonal skills. This opportunity offers valuable experience for individuals aspiring to pursue a career in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Applicants must be able to obtain a Texas Dental license.

Primary responsibilities will include the following duties:

1. Teaching Responsibilities to instruct students and deliver direct patient care in dentoalveolar surgery in the Predoctoral Oral Surgery Clinic at the UTHSCSA School of Dentistry, five days a week.

2. Take primary call, participation in the the call schedule, roughly Q4-5 primary calls (Level 1 trauma center). This is split amongst the other Oral Surgery Interns and rotating OMFS Residents.

3. Inpatient Manager of patients, acquire skills in Pre/peri/postoperative management in the inpatient-setting.

4. Participation in Educational activities, didactics constitute a crucial part of the program to include the following activities:

      Participation in weekly Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) Rounds

      Participation in the Dentofacial Deformities - Treatment planning sessions along with Oral Surgery/Orthodontic residents

      Participation in the monthly Clinical/Pathological Conferences along with the OMFS Residents

      Participation in the journal club along with OMFS residents

      Participation in the Implant/Prosthodontic Conference along with OMFS residents.

      Attend lecture presentation given by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Faculty members

      Develop and present lectures on designated topics as assigned to you.

Minimum Qualifications:  Applicants must have DDS/DMD with eligibility to obtain a dental licensure in the State of Texas prior to employment.

Application Instructions: To be considered, you must complete the application which contains two (2) sections: 

Name and contact information Combine all applications maters Letter of interest Current Curriculum Vitae List of three references, submit in PDF or word document; upload as resume attachment

To complete the application go to UT Health Careers website at https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty, and create a profile. Candidates chosen for interviews will receive an email notification and we may ask for supplementary documents, if needed.

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.