Open Rank Faculty – Pediatric Dentist

The Division of Dentistry at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine is seeking applications for qualified individuals for the position of Pediatric Dentistry. The practicing pediatric dentist will be closely aligned with the UVA Children’s Medical Center. This is a comprehensive facility that cares for patients with a variety of medical conditions. General pediatric dentistry opportunities serving the Charlottesville and surrounding community are also available. Hospital clinics and Operating Room facilities are available for use on UVA grounds. The Pediatric Dentist will also interact with the multi-disciplinary UVA Craniofacial Clinic. An interest in cleft care is an important aspect of the practice with demonstrated competency in Nasoalveolar Molding (NAM) and other non-surgical techniques preferred.Opportunities to contribute in research and education also exist. The division currently has a well-established and accredited General Practice Dental Residency program and this remains a priority. The pediatric dentist will also function within the General Practice Dental Residency program and a willingness to work with and teach GPR residents is expected. UVAHealth is a large academic medical center and research programs and collaborations are encouraged.The Dentistry Division is within the Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery. The Dentistry Division benefits from shared resources across all missions. The Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery has a strong history and is well positioned. The successful candidate will also benefit from an aligned leadership within the health system and strong support for Departmental success. The Department is growing with numerous energetic faculty seeking to build collaborations and programs.Candidates must be graduates of an ADA accredited school of dentistry and Pediatric Dentistry residency. Salary is negotiable based on experience. For information on faculty benefits, please visit (web site).Apply HERE (http://apply.interfolio.com/156618)Complete an application online with the following documents: Cover letter CV/resume Professional reference listThe University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu