Completed advanced training in oral and maxillofacial surgery
Eligibility for or active licensure in Texas
Board certification or candidacy by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Medical degree is highly recommended
Responsibilities
Supervise and teach graduate level residents
Provide emergency coverage in clinical settings
Engage actively in faculty practice
Emphasize anesthesia/sedation techniques
Focus on dental implantology and maxillofacial trauma
Contribute to orthognathic surgery and head and neck pathology
Optional research involvement encouraged
Benefits
Faculty rank based on individual qualifications
Dynamic environment combining clinic and hospital settings
Opportunity for involvement in cutting-edge surgical practices
Encouragement of research activities
Engagement with a diverse patient population
Full Job Description
Description
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial is seeking candidates for a faculty position.
Responsibilities will include supervision and teaching of graduate level residents, providing emergency coverage and active involvement in the faculty practice in both clinic and hospital settings. A heavy emphasis will be placed on anesthesia/sedation, dental implantology, maxillofacial trauma, orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial head and neck pathology and faculty practice. Research is optional but encouraged. Appointment rank will be commensurate with education, academic accomplishments, training and experience.
Successful candidates will have a dental degree from an ADA-accredited program and must have completed an advanced training program in oral and maxillofacial surgery at an accredited institution. A license to practice dentistry or be eligible for licensure in Texas and board certification or an active candidate for board certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is required. Medical degree is optional but highly recommended.
About University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas. With approximately 14,400 employees and an operating budget of nearly $2.8 billion, UT Southwestern is one of six medical schools in the UT System. UT Southwestern is one of the leading medical research institutions in the world, with a focus on biomedical research, clinical care, and education. The institution is home to six Nobel laureates, 22 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 19 members of the National Academy of Medicine. UT Southwestern is also affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in the United States.
