Clinical Assistant Professor

The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC invites applications for a part-time clinical-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry in the Department of Anesthesia.

Qualified candidates must have completed a minimum of three years in a dental anesthesiology residency accredited by the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology (ADBA) and the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and must have significant experience in providing sedation and general anesthesia for all types of dental surgery for adults and pediatric patients, including caring for patients with special healthcare needs and significant medical compromise. Preference will be given to candidates who are board-certified or active candidates for certification by the ABDA and must be eligible for licensure and pediatric endorsement for general anesthesia in California.

Ideal candidates must demonstrate a strong desire to engage in didactic education and explore other educational opportunities, including healthcare simulation, with collaboration across the dental and medical disciplines. Primary responsibilities include providing anesthesia and sedation in support of patient care, as well as participating in clinical and didactic teaching across predoctoral and postgraduate programs.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and arrange for three letters of reference to be provided as part of the application process.

Casey Chen, DDS, Ph.D.

Professor and Co-Chair

Department of Endodontics and Periodontics

Associate Dean of Applied Biomedical and Clinical Sciences

Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry

University of Southern California

925 West 34th Street

Los Angeles, CA 90089-0064

c/o: Denise Cortez

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Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000-$80,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.