Dental Branch Faculty Employment Vacancies

Faculty Vacancies

The Dental Branch is recruiting for the following positions.
Interested parties are encouraged to apply. Please review
each departmental listing to find positions currently available.

Department of Diagnostic Sciences
Position: Part-time, 0.6 FTE clinical educator track position in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences Posted: August 12, 2008
Description: The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston invites applicants with an advanced education certificate in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology to apply for a part-time, 0.6 FTE clinical educator track position in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences. The appointment is expected to be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Responsibilities include: undergraduate and graduate teaching of Oral Pathology topics (including clinical oral pathology, differential diagnosis and oral surgical pathology); participation in the school’s biopsy service; and research. The applicant must have a DDS/DMD degree, be eligible for dental licensure in the state of Texas and be board certified or eligible in oral pathology. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Dental Branch is located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. The Center’s 46 institutions offer significant resources and important opportunities for collaboration and advanced training. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an equal opportunity employer and a non-smoking environment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. This position and is subject to Texas Education Code # 51.215 and a background check will be required for the final candidate. Please submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae and a list of three references to Dr. Chung Kau, The University of Texas at Houston Dental Branch, Department of Orthodontics, 6516 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Suite 371, Houston TX 77030 or email at: Chung.H.Kau@uth.tmc.edu.
Application Deadline: Position open until filled	Position Available: September 1, 2008
Contact Person: Please submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae and a list of three references to Dr. Chung Kau, The University of Texas at Houston Dental Branch, Department of Orthodontics, 6516 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Suite 371, Houston TX 77030 or email at: Chung.H.Kau@uth.tmc.edu.

Position: Full-time tenure track position in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences Posted: August 12, 2008
Description: The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston invites applicants with an advanced education certificate in Oral Medicine to apply for a full-time tenure track position in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences. The appointment is expected to be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Responsibilities include: didactic and clinical teaching of Oral Medicine topics (including medically complex patient care and orofacial pain); participation in the school’s faculty practice; research; and participation in the school’s Assessment and Treatment Planning Clinics. Candidates must also be qualified to obtain a license to practice dentistry in Texas or practice under a Faculty License through the Dental Branch. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated expertise/experience in orofacial pain. The Dental Branch is located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. The Center’s 46 institutions offer significant resources and important opportunities for collaboration and advanced training. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an equal opportunity employer and a non-smoking environment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. This position and is subject to Texas Education Code # 51.215; a background check will be required for the final candidate. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae and a list of three references to: Dr. Rick Silverman, The University of Texas at Houston Dental Branch, Department of Diagnostic Sciences, 6516 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Suite 3.094A, Houston TX 77030 or email at: Frederick.I.Silverman@uth.tmc.edu
Application Deadline: Position open until filled	Position Available: September 1, 2008
Contact Person: Please submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae and a list of three references to: Dr. Rick Silverman, The University of Texas at Houston Dental Branch, Department of Diagnostic Sciences, 6516 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Suite 3.094A, Houston TX 77030 or email at: Frederick.I.Silverman@uth.tmc.edu
Department of Endodontics
Position: Two full-time Assistant/Associate Professor tenure track or clinician educator track faculty positions Posted: April 24, 2009
Description: The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston invites applications for two full-time Assistant/Associate Professor tenure track or clinician educator track faculty positions in the Department of Endodontics, The applicants must have a dental degree (DDS/DMD) and a certificate in Endodontics (M.S. preferred) from a dental school or program recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, and a current license, eligibility for licensure to practice dentistry in one of the fifty U.S. states or the ability to obtain a teaching license in the State of Texas. Responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate teaching, scholarly activity and service including participation in a new intramural faculty practice. Salary and rank will be based on qualifications and experience. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and a non-smoking environment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. This is a security sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education Code #51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidate. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to the contact person below.
Application Deadline: Applications accepted until the position is filled.	Position Available: May 15, 2009
Contact Person: Dr. Scott Makins, Department of Endodontics, The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, 6516 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Room 202, Houston, Texas, 7703-3402, or email Scott.R.Makins@uth.tmc.edu

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Position: One part-time (0.2 FTE) funded, non-tenure, clinical educator position Posted: March 1, 2008
Description: The University of Texas Health Science Center on Dental Branch at Houston invites applicants for one part-time (0.2 FTE) funded, non-tenure, clinical educator position at the Clinical Professor level in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The applicant must have a dental degree recognized by the Commission on Dental Education of the American Dental Association and must have successfully completed advanced training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at an accredited institution. A current license to practice dentistry or the opportunity to secure a Texas faculty license for dentistry within six months of employment will be required. Board certification or Board eligibility in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is also required. Responsibilities will include supervision of residents in both clinics and a hospital setting and teaching of dental students. Pursuit of scholarly activities is strongly encouraged. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D and a non-smoking environment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. This is a security sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education Code # 51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidate. Please submit letters of application, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to the contact person below.
Application Deadline:	Position Available: March 1, 2008
Contact Person: Dr. Mark E. Wong, Chairman. The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, 6516 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Room 2.059, Houston TX 77030

Position: Two full-time (1.0 FTE) funded, non-tenure, clinical educator position Posted: March 1, 2008
Description: The University of Texas Health Science Center Dental Branch at Houston invites applicants for two full-time (1.0 FTE) funded, non-tenure, clinical educator position at the Assistant / Associate Professor level in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The applicant must have a dental degree recognized by the Commission on Dental Education of the American Dental Association and must have successfully completed advanced training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at an accredited institution. Applicants with experience in major oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures, including facial esthetic surgery, will be strongly considered. A current license to practice dentistry or the opportunity to secure a Texas faculty license for dentistry within six months of employment will be required. Board certification or Board eligibility in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is also required. Responsibilities will include supervision of residents in both clinics and a hospital setting and teaching of dental students. Pursuit of scholarly activities is strongly encouraged. The University Of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D and a non-smoking environment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. This is a security sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education Code # 51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidate. Please submit letters of application, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to the contact person below.
Application Deadline:	Position Available: March 1, 2008
Contact Person: Dr. James Wilson, Chairman, Faculty Search Committee, The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, 6516 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Room 2.059, Houston TX 77030

Position: One part-time (0.5 FTE) funded, non-tenure, clinical educator position Posted: March 1, 2008
Description: The University of Texas Health Science Center on Dental Branch at Houston invites applicants for one part-time (0.5 FTE) funded, non-tenure, clinical educator position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The applicant must have a dental degree recognized by the Commission on Dental Education of the American Dental Association and must have successfully completed advanced training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at an accredited institution. A current license to practice dentistry or the opportunity to secure a Texas faculty license for dentistry within six months of employment will be required. Board certification or Board eligibility in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is also required. Responsibilities will include supervision of residents in both clinics and a hospital setting and teaching of dental students. Pursuit of scholarly activities is strongly encouraged. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D and a non-smoking environment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. This is a security sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education Code # 51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidate. Please submit letters of application, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to the contact person below.
Application Deadline:	Position Available: March 1, 2008
Contact Person: Dr. James Wilson, Chairman, Faculty Search Committee, The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, 6516 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Room 2.059, Houston TX 77030

Department of Orthodontics

Department of Pediatric Dentistry

Department of Periodontics
Position: One Full-time Non-tenure track position in the Department of Perodontics Posted: April 27, 2009
Description: The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston invites applications for a full time faculty position in the Department of Periodontics at the Assistant or Associate Professor level (Non-tenure Clinical Educator Pathway). The applicant must have a dental degree (DDS/DMD) recognized by the Commission on Dental Education of the American Dental Association, a certificate in Periodontics, and a current license, eligibility for licensure to practice dentistry in one of the fifty U.S. states or the ability to obtain a teaching license within the state of Texas. Experience in teaching and clinical or translational research is preferred. Responsibilities will include didactic and clinical teaching in the department’s pre-doctoral and postgraduate programs. Salary and rank will be based on qualifications and experience. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and a non-smoking environment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. This is a security sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education Code #51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidate. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Dr. Veronique F. Delattre, chair of the Search committee, The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, 6516 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Room 493, Houston, Texas, 77030.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.	Position Available: June 1, 2009

Department of Prosthodontics
Position: Two full-time faculty positions in the Department of Prosthodontics Posted: 9/19/2007 --Updated 5-20-08
Description: The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston invites applicants for two full-time faculty positions in the Department of Prosthodontics. Responsibilities include clinical and pre-clinical teaching to undergraduate dental students, scholarly activity, and service including participation in a new intramural faculty practice. Candidates should also be qualified to obtain a license to practice dentistry in Texas. The applicant must have a DDS/DMD degree recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and be eligible for licensure in the State of Texas or practice under a Faculty License through the Dental Branch. Previous teaching or private practice experience preferred. Advanced training in Prosthodontics is required. The appointment is expected to be the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V, and a non-smoking environment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. This is a security sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education code #51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidate. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae and list of three references to: Dr. Robert Engelmeier, The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, 6516 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Suite 422, Houston, TX 77030.
Application Deadline:	Position Available:
Contact Person: Dr. Robert Engelmeier, The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, 6516 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Suite 422, Houston, TX 77030

Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials
Position:Three part-time (0.1 FTE to 0.4 FTE) without salary faculty positions in the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials at the Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor level. Posted: June 17, 2009
Description: The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston seeks applicants for three part-time (0.1 FTE to 0.4 FTE) without salary faculty positions in the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials at the Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor level. Applicants must have a DDS/DMD degree with prior teaching and/or private practice experience. Responsibilities include preclinical and/or clinical teaching to undergraduate dental students. The positions are available July 1, 2009. Academic rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Dental Branch is located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center which offers significant resources and important opportunities for collaboration and advanced training. The Dental Branch is one of six schools in the most comprehensive health science center in Texas. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V and a non-smoking environment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. This is a security sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education Code # 51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidate.
Application Deadline:	Position Available: July 1, 2009
Contact Person: Send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and a list of three references to: Dr. Jay Welch, The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials, 6516 M. D. Anderson Blvd., Suite 493, Houston, Texas 77030.

Position: One salaried 0.5 to 0.6 FTE part-time faculty positions in the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials. Posted: 10/02/2008
Description: The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston invites applicants for two salaried 0.5 to 0.6 FTE part-time faculty positions in the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials. Applicants must have a DDS/DMD degree with prior teaching experience preferred and/or private practice experience. Responsibilities include preclinical and/or clinical teaching to undergraduate dental students. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V, and a non-smoking environment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. This is a security sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education Code # 51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidates. Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae and list of three references to: Dr. Jesse Welch, The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, 6516 M. D. Anderson Blvd, Suite 493, Houston TX 77030.
Application Deadline:	Position Available:
Contact Person: Dr. Jesse Welch, The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, 6516 M. D. Anderson Blvd, Suite 493, Houston TX 77030.

School of Dental Hygiene