Dept of OMS - Instructor​/Clinical

UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Instructor/Clinical Oral Surgery

The School of Dentistry at The University Health San Antonio is currently hiring positions for Instructor/Clinical, Oral Surgery
at the non-tenure track level within the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS). The positions are 100% benefits eligible and full-time for a period of 12 months.

The department is looking for dedicated, self-driven and enthusiastic individuals to become part of the OMFS team for the upcoming  academic year. Applicants are required to have a strong academic record and good interpersonal skills. This opportunity offers valuable experience for individuals aspiring to pursue a career in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Applicants must be able to obtain a Texas Dental license and Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Inhalation Sedation permit.

Fees for obtaining the Texas Dental license and Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Inhalation Sedation permit will be covered by the department.

Primary responsibilities will include the following duties:

• Teaching responsibilities: Instruct students and deliver direct patient care in dentoalveolar surgery in the Predoctoral Oral Surgery Clinic at the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio, five days a week.
• Take primary calls: Participate in the call schedule, roughly Q4-5 primary calls (Level 1 trauma center). This is split amongst the other Oral Surgery interns and rotating OMFS residents.
• Inpatient manager of patients: Acquire skills in pre/peri/postoperative management in the inpatient setting.
• Participation in educational activities: Didactics constitute a crucial part of the program and includes:
  • Participation in weekly morbidity and mortality (M&M) rounds.
  • Participation in the dentofacial deformities treatment planning sessions along with Oral Surgery/Orthodontic residents.
  • Participation in the monthly Clinical/Pathological Conferences along with the OMFS Residents.
  • Participation in the journal club along with OMFS residents.
  • Participation in the Implant/Prosthodontic Conference along with OMFS residents.
  • Attending lecture presentations given by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery faculty members.
  • Lecture development and presentation on designated topics as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a DDS/DMD degree, with eligibility to obtain a dental licensure in the State of Texas.

To be considered, please complete the application on the UT Health careers website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please make sure you provide the following information:

• Name and contact information
• Combined application materials: letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, list of three references, CBSE score if available (not required); submit as a PDF or word document; upload as resume attachment

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.

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…