Dept of Predoctoral Dental Edu - Advanced Education General Dentistry - Assistant Professor/Clinical

UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry

Department of Predoctoral Dental Education

Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)

The UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry, in the Department of Predoctoral Dental Education is seeking a position for Assistant Professor/Clinical, Non-Tenure Track to assume the role of an Assistant Program Director for the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Program. This position supports the Program Director in the day-to-day clinical operations of the AEGD program while maintaining a clinical practice and contributing to resident education. The Assistant Program Director will help ensure efficient clinic operations, high-quality patient care, compliance with accreditation and institutional standards, and an outstanding educational experience for AEGD residents.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Program Director in the daily management of AEGD clinical operations

Supervise and mentor AEGD residents during patient care, providing clinical instruction and consultation

Assist in monitoring clinical productivity, quality assurance, patient safety, and compliance with institutional, state, and accreditation standards

Collaborate with faculty, clinical staff, and administrative personnel to optimize patient flow, scheduling, and operational efficiency

Participate in resident evaluations, competency assessments, and clinical performance reviews

Assist with implementation of clinical policies, workflows, and continuous quality improvement initiatives

Support recruitment, orientation, and onboarding of residents and faculty assigned

Participate in departmental, school, and university committees and meetings

Promote a collaborative, patient-centered, and educational environment that supports excellence in clinical care

Qualifications:

DDS, DMD, or equivalent degree

Completion of an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) or General Practice Residency (GPR) program

Active Texas dental license

Minimum of three years of clinical experience in comprehensive general dentistry

Demonstrate leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Commitment to excellence in patient care and resident education

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in private practice within the United States

Previous faculty experience in a dental academic institution, hospital-based residency, or accredited postgraduate dental education program

Experience supervising or mentoring residents or predoctoral dental students

Experience with clinical operations, quality improvement, and program administration.

Familiarity with electronic health record systems, Epic Wisdom is a plus

Board certification or Fellowship in a recognized professional organization is desirable

Compensation and Benefits:

The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and official holidays. Faculty members also have opportunities for professional development, continuing education, scholarly activity, and career advancement within UT Health San Antonio.

Interested candidates should submit the following:

Letter of interest describing qualifications, leadership experience and academic dentistry

Current curriculum vitae

Contact information for three professional references

Applications should be submitted through the UT Health San Antonio Careers website at https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

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Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability- Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.

Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.

Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.

Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.

Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.