Chair, Division of Periodontology
University of California, San Francisco
Department of Orofacial Sciences
Division of Periodontology
UCSF School of Dentistry seeks an outstanding candidate to lead the Division of Periodontology/Department of Orofacial Sciences. The Division of Periodontology includes the Postgraduate Program in Periodontology with its associated specialty clinics, major commitments for the didactic and clinical education in the Predoctoral and International Dental Programs, and continued basic, translational, and clinical research programs in periodontology and implantology per se, and in areas with direct impact on periodontology and implantology.
The successful candidate should have demonstrated administrative, organizational, and mentoring skills and a reputation as a leader in academic dentistry. The individual chosen will be responsible for oversight and development of educational and research programs in periodontology and implantology, as well as faculty recruitment and development, strategic planning, and program management. The individual chosen will also actively participate in the educational programs of the division. Depending on the training and interests of the individual, duties may include providing clinical care and/or engagement in extramurally-funded research.
This is a full-time academic position. The successful candidate will have a faculty appointment in the appropriate series and rank contingent on qualifications and/or interests. There would also be available funds to support the chair and faculty from several endowment sources.
Candidates must hold a DDS, DMD, DDS/PhD, or DMD/PhD and be qualified to be appointed at the associate professor or professor level at UCSF in the academic series most appropriate to their experience and qualifications. Candidates with a PhD alone in areas of investigation directly related to periodontology and implantology would also receive full consideration.
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 (scale 3). The minimum base salary range for this position is $139,500-$297,200. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.
Applicants must provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research, statement of contributions to diversity, a detailed statement describing administrative and leadership experience in an academic setting, such as in a section, division, or department, plus the contact information for three references. The application materials must be submitted electronically at the following site: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04713. Applicant materials must list current qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet the qualifications at the time of application.
Applications should be received by the initial review date to receive full consideration. This position is open until filled.
UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
The University of California 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, disability, age or protected veteran status.
