Chief, Division of Orthodontics
Application Window
Open date: August 29, 2024
Most recent review date: Friday, Nov 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Chief, Division of Orthodontics
University of California, San Francisco
Department of Orofacial Sciences
Division of Orthodontics
UCSF School of Dentistry seeks an outstanding leader to chair the Division of Orthodontics in the Department of Orofacial Sciences. The Division of Orthodontics includes the Postgraduate Program in Orthodontics with its associated specialty clinics, major commitments for the didactic and clinical education Predoctoral and International Dental Programs, and continued basic, translational, and clinical research programs in the oral, dental, and craniofacial field.
The successful candidate should have demonstrated administrative, organizational, research, and mentoring skills and a reputation as a leader in academic dentistry. The individual chosen will be responsible for the oversight and development of educational and research programs in orthodontics. Furthermore, the successful candidate will also actively participate in the educational programs and clinical care of the division.
This is a full-time academic position. The successful candidate will have a faculty appointment in the appropriate series and rank contingent on qualifications and/or interests. There would also be available funds to support the division chief and faculty from several endowment sources.
Candidates must hold a DDS, DMD, DDS/PhD, DMD/PhD and be qualified to be appointed at the associate professor or professor level at UCSF in the academic series most appropriate to their experience and qualifications. Candidates with a PhD alone in areas of investigation directly related to the craniofacial research field would also receive full consideration.
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $145,500-$309,800. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.
Applicants must provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research, statement of contributions to diversity, a detailed statement describing administrative and leadership experience in an academic setting, such as in a section, division, or department, plus the contact information for three references. The application materials must be submitted electronically at the following site: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05223. Applicant materials must list current qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet the qualifications at the time of application.
Applications should be received by the initial review date to receive full consideration. This position is open until filled.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Research
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement
A detailed statement describing administrative and leadership experience in an academic setting, such as in a section, division, or department.
- 3 required (contact information only)
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UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.