Director of Predoctoral Education (Pediatric Dentistry)
University of Colorado
Application
Details
Posted: 07-Nov-23
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Dentistry
Preferred Education:
DDS/DMD
The University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Dental Medicine (SDM) welcomes applications for Director of Predoctoral Education from exceptional candidates for a full-time, clinical track faculty (Open Rank) to work in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) and the CU School of Dental Medicine. The Predoctoral Education Director will provide strategic and operational leadership and direction, managing all aspects of the Predoctoral Program. The successful candidate will be an outstanding clinician-educator with interest in, and commitment to clinical care, teaching, and scholarship. This position reports to the department chair with their primary location at CHCO.
The Pediatric Dentistry clinics provide routine dental check-ups and complex oral treatments. Faculty focus on providing care for all children, including those with special needs, by creating care plans that include special behavioral requirements as needed for each child. The Department of Pediatric Dentistry faculty dedicate their time exclusively to working with children, teens and on young adults with SHCN. The Predoctoral Pediatric Dentistry Program at the School of Dental Medicine is located at the Pediatric Dental Center within the Children's Hospital Colorado’s Health Pavilion. The pediatric dentistry program has three care sites, including the hospital’s newest multidisciplinary facilities, the Health Pavilion Dental Center and North Campus Dental Center, and Main Children’s Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus.
This is an open rank position and based on experience and qualifications as indicated below. Initial rank is based upon knowledge, achievement, and experience, and with the opportunity for academic promotion based upon demonstrated, ongoing excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community service. Applicants must have a clinical, scholarly, and/or academic record consistent with each SDM Faculty appointment level in the School of Dental Medicine.
A DDS/DMD degree from a CODA accredited U.S. dental school or foreign equivalent
Completion of a CODA approved Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program
Eligibility for a Colorado dental license and/or board eligible in pediatric Dentistry
The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is nationally-recognized for the quality of its educational programs, its interdisciplinary research and its excellent clinical care programs that contribute to the health and well being of many of Colorado’s most underserved citizens. Situated in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West, the School of Dental Medicine is located on the growing University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. As a vibrant member of the campus and the local community, the School of Dental Medicine educates more than 400 students, receives about $5 million in external research funding and provides nearly 100,000 clinical visits both on the Anschutz Medical Campus and across the state of Colorado. Initiatives to expand the reach of the school's educational and clinical programs are helping to bring healthier, brighter smiles to communities across Colorado and around the world. With our expansion comes new opportunities to connect with the school as a potential student, volunteer, or other valued member of our community. As you learn about our school and profession, we invite you to share our school's vision and contact us if you are interested in
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