Chair (Associate/Full Professor) Pediatric Dentistry- School of DentistryLocation: Houston, TexasCategory: FacultyUTHealth Houston School of DentistryRequisition #: 240002QSChair, Department of Pediatric DentistryThe UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry (UTSD),apartofTheUniversityofTexasHealthScienceCenter at Houston (UTHealth Houston), invites nominations and applications for the full-time position of Chair, Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the associate- or full-professor level on the tenure or non-tenure track. The position is available immediately. The School of Dentistry seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, and service have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence in dental education.The School of Dentistry’s missionis“toimprovehumanhealth byprovidinghigh-qualityeducation,patientcare,service,and researchinoralhealthforTexas,thenation,andtheworld.”The Chair is an integral part of the School of Dentistry’s administrative team and will provide innovative leadership and advocacy in key areas of predoctoral and postdoctoral education, patient care, research and service.The Chairwill promote a humanistic and positive learning environment that welcomes, supports, and respects all students, residents, faculty, and staff.The department has four critical areas of responsibility: predoctoral education in pediatric dentistry, the Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry, research and service. The Chair will provide vision, focus, and mentorship to further develop a dynamic and growing department, and will identify, cultivate, and pursue internal and external partnerships that lead to collaborative opportunities. Other duties will include administrative responsibilities, such as departmental planning and budgeting, staffing, and supervision, as well as departmental representation to the School of Dentistry, UTHealth Houston and the community. The Chair of Pediatric Dentistry will also have the opportunity for faculty practice, and applicants must be eligible for full or faculty licensure in Texas. This position reports to the Dean of the School of Dentistry.Applicant Qualifications DDS/DMD or equivalent degree, advanced training in Pediatric Dentistry, plus experience in the field. Board certification in Pediatric Dentistry is preferred, however candidates with eligibility for board certification will be considered; demonstrated record of teaching, academic leadership, successful research, and/or involvement in dental education; credentials meriting appointment to the rank of associate or full professor on the tenure or non-tenure track; minimumoffiveyearsof administrativesupervisory experience; effective communication skills; and, experience working effectively across diverse areas of focus and responsibilityAcademicrankandsalarywillbecommensuratewithqualifications and experience.UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation based on disability or religious observances will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans inaccordance with applicable law.Theschoolseekscandidatesinallroles who arewillingto contribute to our mission and vision, and promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understandingandservicetothecommunity.This is a security-sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education Code #51.215. A background check and drug screening will be required for the final candidate. For more information, visitdentistry.uth.edu.Instructions to ApplicantsTheapplicationandsupportingdocuments(CV,statementof teaching/researchinterests,andnamesandcontact informationofthree references) must be submitted online.Confidential inquiries may be directed to:Ms. Shalan Mitchell, Sr. Executive RecruiterUTHealth Houston Office of Executive Recruitment7000 Fannin St, Suite 150Houston, TX 77030Shalan.E.Mitchell@uth.tmc.edu713-500-3251Applicant Deadline:Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.UTHealth BenefitsUTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.https://www.uth.edu/benefits/Equal Employment Opportunity StatementUTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.UTHealth Houston has adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.In addition, all UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’s Houston rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.
