Health Sciences Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor Section of Periodontics

The UCLA School of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position at the level of Health Sciences Assistant/Associate Professor in the Section of Periodontics. This full-time, clinical track position is available immediately and the search will remain open until the position has been filled. The desired starting date for this position is July 1, 2026.

The Periodontics Residency Program at the UCLA School of Dentistry started in 1976 with its first graduating class in 1978. Since its inception, the Program has been well-respected and strong, having graduated 85 residents as of 2021. Nine residents have gone into full-time academic positions and have achieved high administrative titles. Our faculty and residents have received more than 30 awards from a diverse host of Associations and Foundations, including the AAP, AAPF and IADR. Finally, our Periodontics section is also home to the most widely published textbook in Periodontics, the "Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology".

Primary responsibilities of the position include being the program director of the post-graduate Periodontics residency program and teaching at the pre-doctoral and post-doctoral levels. In addition, the individual will engage in research/scholarship consistent with their professional goals and program needs, as well as contribute service to the school and profession. An opportunity for one-day intramural private practice will also be available.

Applicants must: (1) possess a DMD/DDS degree or equivalent, (2) possess a certificate in Periodontics from an institution accredited by CODA, (3) be board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Periodontology, (4) possess or be eligible to obtain a California dental license and (5) possess or be eligible to obtain a California moderate sedation license. A track record of scholarly activity and outstanding patient care is desirable, as well as demonstration or likely commitment to diversity-related teaching/research/service. Prior experience as a program director is preferred. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, teaching statement, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references to Meg Malasarte, Academic Personnel Director, via UCLA Recruit (https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10764).

UCLA seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

(1) DMD/DDS degree or equivalent,

(2) A certificate in Periodontics from an institution accredited by CODA,

(3) Be board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Periodontology,

(4) Possess or be eligible to obtain a California dental license, and

(5) Possess or be eligible to obtain a California moderate sedation license.

A track record of scholarly activity and outstanding patient care is desirable, as well as demonstration or likely commitment to diversity-related teaching/research/service.

Prior experience as a program director is preferred.

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Please provide contact information for 3 references.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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