General Practice Residency Clinical Faculty

Position Information

Position/Rank General Practice Residency Clinical Faculty

Department 01478 - SOD - EDUCATION

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin

Details

The University of Utah School of Dentistry ( UUSOD ) is seeking a dynamic clinical dental educator to oversee General Practice Residents in the UUUSOD General Practice Residency ( GPR ) Program. This is a hospital-based program at the University of Utah Hospital (UH) in Salt Lake City, Utah. Clinic duties will oversee GPR’s at both the UH clinic and at the affiliated Greenwood Health Center in Midvale, Utah. The GPR program has an exceptionally talented group of 11 residents in the management of medically and dentally complex patients.

The position is full-time (1.0 FTE ) in the career-line clinical track. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with education and experience. The role requires participation in after-hours call coverage and reports directly to the Director of the Advanced Dental Education Program in General Practice Residency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver didactic and clinical instruction to residents, emphasizing evidence-based care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Supervise residents in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including the University of Utah Hospital and UUSOD community health clinics. This includes dental treatment in an operating room (OR). Training in the OR for the successful applicant can be provided.

• Collaborate closely with departments such as ENT , Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and other surgical and medical specialties to coordinate comprehensive patient care and interprofessional education.

• Maintain and enhance relationships with other UUSOD departments, including Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery, and Pediatric Dentistry.

Qualifications:

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited institution

• Completion of a CODA -accredited General Practice Residency ( GPR ) or Advanced Education in General Dentistry ( AEGD )

• Eligibility for an unrestricted Utah dental license ( see DOPL requirements )

• Ability to obtain and maintain hospital privileges at the University of Utah Hospital

• Demonstrated experience in academic leadership, graduate dental education, and interdisciplinary care preferred

The UUSOD has many opportunities for career advancement and leadership development. Compensation is based on the published ADEA compensation ranges, and we offer an excellent benefits package, including 14.2% to retirement with no match required, for all faculty who work more than 50% of the time. We also offer up to 25 vacation days per year and much more. You can learn more about the benefits package at https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/ .

UUSOD fosters a humanistic, evidence-based approach to education and patient care. We are looking for applicants who will educate and mentor dental students to be technically proficient in all aspects of primary oral health care and who can serve as role models for the compassionate and ethical care of patients. We also seek individuals whose drive and intellectual curiosity help advance research that leads to new therapeutics for oral health care. We seek applicants with insights and vision for partnering with other primary healthcare professionals to improve oral and overall health for patients.

As a member of the School of Dentistry team, you are expected to form positive and productive relationships with peers, students, and leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and PROMISE standards of the organization. You are expected to encourage and foster a supportive and compassionate environment for all patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.

Values and Culture

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that

is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located athttps://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.

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Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

How to Apply

Candidates must submit a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter that summarizes teaching, clinical and scholarly experiences, and the names and contact information of three professional references within the application. All references must be outside the University of Utah and/or its affiliates.

All applications must be submitted online at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/203878

Inquiries may be directed to:

Jeri Bullock, D.D.S.

Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs

University of Utah School of Dentistry

Jeri.bullock@hsc.utah.edu

Open Date 06/19/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN04074F

Type Faculty