Assistant Professor

Department Overview

The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs, basic and clinical research, and high quality care and community programs. We strive to foster an environment of mutual respect where the free exchange of ideas can flourish. The dental school prepares graduates in general dentistry and the dental specialties to deliver compassionate and ethical oro-facial health care. Read more about the School of Dentistry: OHSU School of Dentistry

Function/Duties of Position

The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.

This position reports to (supervisor):

Dr. Caroline Zeller

Primary Faculty duties include:

Oversight and teaching of predoctoral students, OMFS intern, and OMFS residents when working within the dental school and OHSU hospital facilitiesParticipation in didactic education of predoctoral and resident learners in OMFS; to include seminars, lectures, and course directorshipEstablishment and maintenance of a program of research/scholarly activity.Participation in administrative committees and councils of the School of Dentistry and Oregon Health & Science University as approved by the Chair.Participation in professionally related public service activities on behalf of the department and the School of Dentistry as required. Participation in department strategic planning activities as directed. 

Clinical Opportunities:

• Faculty member will hold administrative role and potential faculty practice role within RLSB OMFS clinic.
• OHSU hospital clinic and OR patient care and oversight of learners
• Call coverage to be shared among OMFS faculty 

The general pattern of working hours corresponds with scheduled clinic hours, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. Deviations from this pattern may be necessary at times.

Required Qualifications

• D.D.S. or D.M.D. from a CODA accredited school or equivalent
• Completion of advanced education program in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery from a CODA accredited program
• Certified or actively seeking certification by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Ability to obtain Oregon Dental License
• Ability to obtain Oregon general anesthesia permit
• BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled in an OHSU training course and will be required to complete the course during the onboarding process

Preferred Qualifications

• OMFS Certificate with M.D. is preferred

Additional Details

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