Dept of Predoctoral - Open Rank (Assistant, Associate & Professor)

Dept of Predoctoral - Open Rank (Assistant, Associate & Professor) The University of Texas Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry The Department of Predoctoral Dental Education Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, Professor/Clinical) The Department of Predoctoral Dental Education at the UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry is seeking applications for full-time faculty positions. These positions are focused on providing pre‑clinical and clinical instruction for dental students in the pre‑doctoral clinics. For this position, applicants must possess a Doctor of Dental Science (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), or a foreign equivalent. In addition, they must hold a Texas Dental license or be eligible for licensure in Texas. Completion of an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) or General Practitioner (GPR) program is highly preferred. Extensive broad‑based general dentistry clinical experience is also desirable. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications. The responsibilities of this position include course administration and instruction in preclinical courses and clinical settings. We employ a diverse range of teaching methods, including case‑based instruction, group discussions, lectures, demonstrations, and simulations. Furthermore, the position entails participation in clinical practice of general dentistry. 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. 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, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas Health Science Center