Dept of Periodontics - Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, Professor/Clinical)

Dept of Periodontics - Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, Professor/Clinical) The University of Texas, San Antonio, School of Dentistry Department of Periodontics, Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, Professor/Clinical) The University of Texas Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry, is seeking a full‑time Assistant, Associate or Professor/Clinical, Non‑Tenure Track, to join the Department of Periodontics. Candidates will be expected to contribute to pre‑doctoral education through didactic instruction, clinical supervision, and curricular planning. They will collaborate in the interdisciplinary care of patients and work closely with pre‑doctoral faculty across departments, as well as with dental hygiene faculty. The responsibilities also include service on school and university committees. Opportunities exist for engagement in research and participation in the intramural faculty practice. The initial faculty effort allocation will be 20% in patient care (within the Periodontics Faculty Practice Clinic) and 55% in teaching and 25% administrative duties as aligned with the school’s educational mission. Qualifications Applicants must possess a DDS or equivalent degree, with advanced Periodontics training. Board‑Certified or Board‑eligible or certified in Periodontology and qualify for licensure in the state of Texas. American Board of Periodontology certification or eligibility. Moderate sedation certificate (level 3). Documented management of ASA III patients with moderate sedation. Rank will be evaluated on professional and academic experience. Compensation & Benefits UT Health San Antonio offers a competitive salary, comprehensive insurance package, and generous retirement plan. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience. Benefits are available to employees working at least 20 hours per week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months. 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 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 coverage. 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, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire. 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. Application To apply visit the UT Health candidate portal at Upload a cover letter, CV and three letters of reference. Specific questions may be directed to the Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas Health Science Center