School of Dentistry

School of Dentistry - Lead Dentist and Clinic Director - Clinical & Community Sciences

Full-Time

Open Rank

Non-Tenure Track

Faculty 12

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry, in conjunction with the local dental community, has launched an innovative community-care clinic to provide general dental services for Dothan, AL and the surrounding area. This state-of-the-art eight-chair clinic provides community-based patient care as well as a learning environment for rotating students from the UAB School of Dentistry.
The Department of Clinical & Community Sciences invites applicants to apply for the unique opportunity to be lead-dentist and clinic director. This position is a full-time, non-tenure earning, clinical track faculty appointment in the Division of Behavioral & Population Sciences. Responsibilities include administration of clinic operations, providing patient care, supervision of clinic staff, and clinical teaching of dental students and residents. A generous benefits package includes participation in Retirement Systems of Alabama Teachers Retirement, a 403(b) plan with 1:1 matching, and professional liability coverage provided by UAB.
The clinic fulfils an integral role of providing comprehensive oral care for patients in the Wiregrass region of the state. Supervised students have the experience of patient care in a comprehensive/practice-based model and are exposed to a diverse community of patients. The clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art dental equipment, fully staffed and is housed in a medical complex facility.

Applicants must have a DDS/DMD degree and be eligible for a dental license in Alabama. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate innovation and collegiality within the academic environment and lead clinical practice. Excellent written and verbal English skills are required.

Prior dental practice experience preferred.

F2530P

11/15/2024

Yes

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