Dept of Periodontics - Chair and Professor, Tenure

Dept of Periodontics - Chair and Professor, Tenure The University of Texas at San Antonio School of Dentistry The Department of Periodontics The UT San Antonio School of Dentistry invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair, Department of Periodontics. We seek an accomplished clinician‑scientist with a strong record of excellence in clinical care, research and academic leadership to guide a dynamic department within a leading academic health center. The Chair will provide strategic vision, administrative leadership, and operational oversight for all aspects of the department, including the integrated dental hygiene education and practice, advancing department missions in education, patient care, research, and community service. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Administration Provide visionary leadership for the Department of Periodontics and associated dental hygiene programs, including strategic planning, faculty development, resource management, and educational administration. Foster a collaborative and high‑performing departmental culture. Ensure compliance with accreditation standards for predoctoral, residency, and dental hygiene programs. Ensure compliance with regental, institutional, and school policies and procedures. Clinical Excellence Maintain and advance high-quality, evidence-based periodontal, implant, and dental hygiene care. Support clinical innovation and integration of emerging technologies. Education Oversee predoctoral and advanced periodontal education programs. Promote excellence in teaching, mentorship, and curriculum development. Support interprofessional and interdisciplinary learning initiatives. Research & Scholarship Lead and grow a vibrant research program that includes clinical trials and aligns with institutional and school priorities. Mentor faculty and trainees in research and scholarly activities. Strengthen extramural funding and collaborative research efforts. Service & Community Engagement Advance the school mission to serve the community through collaborative outreach with the Associate Dean of Community Engagement. Promote community-based and preventative care initiatives that incorporate dental hygiene services. Required Qualifications DDS/DMD (or equivalent) and completion of a CODA‑accredited advanced education program in periodontics. Demonstrated leadership as a clinician‑scientist, with sustained scholarly productivity and successful research portfolio. Academic credentials commensurate with appointment at the rank of Professor with Tenure. Experience of 10 or more years of leadership in an academic institution, demonstrating multiple programmatic successes. Demonstrated excellence in mentoring faculty, residents, and students at a dental school. Eligibility for licensure in the State of Texas. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; administrative, and financial management skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience fostering interdisciplinary and translational research. Benefits Overview UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits. Medical – UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for full‑time employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates. Dental – Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist. Vision – Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Disability – Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non‑work related illness or injury prevents you from working. FSAs – Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out‑of‑pocket health care expenses. Retirement – Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before‑ or after‑tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers. Time Off – A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options: Front‑loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service; Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken; Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment; Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year. Discounts – Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership. UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio participates in E‑Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas Health Science Center