Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Surgery-Oral Surgery

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston is currently seeking applicants for a full-time Oral Surgery Residency Program Director for the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position includes responsibilities in the CODA approved Oral and Maxillofacial residency program. 

The purpose of this position is to provide faculty support to meet the teaching, research and patient care needs of the Department of Surgery and assist in fulfilling UTMB’s threefold mission.  The person in this position is responsible for providing direct patient care, including surgery, consultative services, outpatient services, and care of hospitalized patients.  He/she participates in all teaching activities of the Department including conferences and lectures, bedside teaching, and rounds; house staff supervision in the operating room, clinics, and in-patient services; continuing medical education; and local, regional, and national meetings.  Students include medical students, house staff, nursing students, and allied health students.  In addition, the person in this position will have administrative responsibilities including supervising and evaluating residents, providing medical direction, and participating in committee memberships at the Department and Health System level.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

This position’s duties include didactic/clinical teaching and supervision of residents in the Oral and Maxillofacial program, providing direct patient care, including on-call coverage, participation in research programs and administrative activities related to the position. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate must have a DDS/DMD degree from a CODA accredited US or Canadian dental School, completion of a CODA approved Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program, board certification and eligibility for a Texas Dental License.

SALARY:

Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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