Assistant/Associate Professor- Orthodontics

Orthodontic Program Director

The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs, basic and clinical research, and high quality care and community programs. We strive to foster an environment of mutual respect where the free exchange of ideas can flourish. The dental school prepares graduates in general dentistry and the dental specialties to deliver compassionate and ethical oro-facial health care.

This position reports to (supervisor): Laura Iwasaki, Chair The duties of this position include: This position is under the direct supervision of the chairman of the Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences.

Function/Duties of Position

Primary responsibilities include administrative duties as Program Director of the predoctoral orthodontic program, clinical teaching at pre- and post-doctoral levels, and oversight of the pre-doctoral clinic rotations. Other activities may include academic program advising, specific and general scholarly projects, professionally related public service, departmental and institutional administrative activities, student support service activities, course and curriculum planning, and research and development.

Required Qualifications

• Dental degree (DDS/DMD) from a CODA accredited school
• Completion of a CODA accredited post-doctoral program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is required.
• Eligible for licensure in Oregon
• BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled in an OHSU training course and will be required to complete the course during the onboarding process
• Experience in teaching, research, service, patient care, and academic management, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills are preferred.

Why Apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact View email address on click.appcast.io