Assistant Professor at Ohsu Healthcare in Portland, OR

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.

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): Laura Iwasaki, Chair

The duties of this position include:

This position is under the direct supervision of the chairman of the Department of Orthodontics. Primary responsibilities include didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical teaching at pre- and post-doctoral levels. Other activities may include academic program advising, specific and general scholarly projects, professionally related public service, departmental and institutional administrative activities, student support service activities, course and curriculum planning, and research and development.

Required Qualifications

Dental degree (DDS/DMD) from a CODA accredited school

Completion of a CODA accredited post-doctoral program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is required

Eligible for licensure in Oregon

BLS/ACLS from the American Heart Association

Experience in teaching, research, service, patient care, and academic management, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills are preferred

Preferred Qualifications

PhD degree and/or MS degree