Description
School of Dentistry Clinician Dentist, Adjunct Track – Rose Park
The University of Utah School of Dentistry (UUSOD) seeks a dentist with the skills and interest to work as faculty in a clinical setting within a collaborative team at our Rose Park Clinic within our Clinician Clinics. We are looking for applicants committed to serving others through compassionate and ethical care for patients and creating a humanistic environment for growth.
Requirements:
Qualified candidates should have a DDS or equivalent degree and qualify for a dental license in Utah.
o Requirements for a Utah dental license can be found on DOPL.
Experience with clinical dentistry is preferred.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Providing direct patient care in general dentistry, restorative, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, pediatrics, periodontics, and oral surgery. This is not a teaching role.
Working collaboratively within a clinical team of dental, medical, and behavioral health personnel.
Providing 1 week of rural dentistry service in Utah through our Mobile Outreach Program each year.
Schedule and Time Commitments:
This position requires 0.8 to 1.0 FTE or a 4–5 day per week commitment.
The clinic is operational Monday to Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with no weekend or on-call hours.
Ideal start date of April 1, 2026.
Compensation is based on experience, and we offer an excellent benefits package, including:
14.2% employer contribution to retirement with no match required, for eligible faculty, with a four-year vesting period.
We offer up to 25 vacation days per year, paid holidays, paid sick leave, and much more to faculty who qualify.
This position also qualifies eligible federal student loan borrowers for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. More information can be found at Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.
You can learn more about the benefits package at https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/.
Candidates must submit:
1. A current curriculum vitae
2. A cover letter that summarizes clinical experiences
3. and three professional references’ names/contact information. All references must be outside the University of Utah and/or its affiliates.
Submit all applications to: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/191139
Inquiries may be directed to:
Shaylee Avery, D.D.S.
Director of Clinician Clinics
University of Utah School of Dentistry
shaylee.avery@hsc.utah.edu
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
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