General Dentist, Assistant​/Associate​/Professor in Residence, Department of Clinical Sciences, S

General Dentist, Assistant/Associate/Professor in Residence, Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Dental Medicine [R0134904]

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The UNLV School of Dental Medicine is looking to fill six (6) Clinical Faculty – General Dentistry positions. Successful candidates will provide comprehensive clinical supervision, oversight, and instruction in the delivery of safe, ethical, and evidence-based patient care by students enrolled in the DMD/DDS predoctoral dental program.

• Provide chairside supervision to predoctoral dental students in UNLV SDM clinics
• Teach preclinical, simulation, and clinical general dentistry courses
• Develop, update, and deliver didactic content, including lectures, seminars, and small-group instruction
• Ensure integration of contemporary science, clinical innovation, and digital dentistry technologies into educational activities
• Contribute to student assessment, competency evaluations, remediation, and academic support
• Maintain compliance with CODA standards, OSHA, HIPAA, quality assurance, and institutional policies
• Engage in community outreach, service-learning programs, and other SDM community initiatives
• Participate in scholarship or research (encouraged and supported)
• Serve on school and university committees, participate in accreditation and quality-improvement processes, and engage in faculty development activities
• Optionally treat patients within the UNLV Faculty Dental Practice in accordance with faculty practice policies

This position requires a DDS or DMD degree from a CODA-accredited dental school (or equivalent foreign dental degree with appropriate U.S.

-based credentialing). Current licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of Nevada. Minimum three (3) years of clinical practice experience in general dentistry or completion of a GPR/AEGD residency. Demonstrated experience teaching, supervising, or mentoring dental students, dental residents, or dental teams. Eligibility to work in the United States. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

• Prior experience as a faculty member in a dental school or academic clinical setting.
• Experience with digital dentistry, CAD/CAM, advanced restorative materials, or emerging clinical technologies.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations and/or community-based dental programs.
• Experience or interest in scholarly activity, educational innovation, or clinical research.
• Bilingual proficiency.

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions – contingent upon funding.

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• Rebel Card discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels:
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• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contactvetjobseekers or visit our Veterans Webpage

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