How to Apply

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Applicants should submit the following via the secure Interfolio portal :

• Statement of Interest and Goals
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names of Three Professional References

Questions regarding the position and responsibilities should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Karen Carver ( [email protected] ). For questions regarding the application or search process, please contact the Administrative Specialist, Melanie LaPointe ( [email protected] ).

Applications will be accepted and evaluated on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. To optimize your chances, please apply as soon as possible. The search committee plans to begin reviewing applications immediately.

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a criminal background check and may involve an institutional reference check regarding misconduct. Applicants may also be required to complete a self-disclosure form and an authorization to release information

Job Summary

The University of Michigan School of Dentistry is seeking applications for a full-time Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in the School of Dentistry with a pathway to an administrative role as Director of the Integrated Special Care Clinic (ISCC) in Patient Services. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with candidate's qualifications and experience, with academic department placement determined by disciplinary alignment and institutional fit.

We are seeking individuals with demonstrated excellence in clinical and didactic teaching, process improvement, and research experience, specifically in the field of Special Care Dentistry. The successful individual will also be able to demonstrate clinical proficiency in general dentistry and support dental and dental hygiene education. Evidence of interprofessional collaboration across disciplines and in the area of Special Care Dentistry is required. The applicant's previous experiences will emphasize a strong commitment to service and community-based dentistry.

A DDS/DMD degree is required. The ability to obtain unrestricted licensure in the State of Michigan is considered advantageous. Advanced training in a hospital setting caring for patients with special healthcare needs (SHCNs) and medical complexity is required, which may include dental oncology, oral medicine, pediatric dentistry, special care, and/or geriatric dentistry. Prior experience with hospital dentistry, teledentistry, teaching at the predoctoral and postgraduate levels, as well as providing direct patient care in a hospital-based or similar setting, is desirable.

Responsibilities will include didactic and clinical mentorship and instruction of dental and dental hygiene students and graduate students/general practice residents, as well as scholarly activity and service. Service activities include, but are not limited to, providing direct general dental care both in person and by telehealth using appropriate modifications. Patient Services responsibilities include the creation and maintenance of processes to promote the smooth operation of the ISCC, coordination with various stakeholders for this ongoing clinical and teaching initiative, and participation in scholarship-related efforts to promote the management, fundraising, and advocacy for people with SHCNs and medical complexity.

The School of Dentistry supports a model for dental education that includes digital dentistry, evidence-based dentistry, and interdisciplinary education and care. OMFS/HD and Patient Services have active mentorship programs and provide ample opportunities for participation in clinical faculty practice and the development of independent and/or collaborative research programs. Promotion of the mission and services of Hospital Dentistry and the ISCC beyond the School of Dentistry will include University-based and community partnerships as well as collaboration with other oral health professionals with similar missions.

Further information may be obtained from the Integrated Special Care Clinic , Hospital Dentistry , and Pediatric Dentistry websites.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Underfill Statement

This position is posted as Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

277058

Working Title

Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (open rank) School of Dentistry - Patient Services Director of Integrated Special Care Clinic

Job Title

CLINICAL PROFESSOR

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

School Dentistry

Department

DENT Patient Services

Posting Begin/End Date

9/29/2026 - 11/28/2026

Career Interest

Patient Care Services