Chair (Associate/Full Professor) Pediatric Dentistry- School of Dentistry

The University of Texas System - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry is a full-time position available at the associate or full-professor level, either on a tenure or non-tenure track. The role involves providing innovative leadership in predoctoral and postdoctoral education, patient care, research, and service, while fostering a positive learning environment. The Chair will also engage in departmental planning, budgeting, staffing, and supervision, and will represent the department within the School of Dentistry and the broader community.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and advocacy in predoctoral and postdoctoral education, patient care, research, and service.
• Promote a humanistic and positive learning environment for students, residents, faculty, and staff.
• Oversee departmental planning and budgeting, staffing, and supervision.
• Identify and cultivate internal and external partnerships for collaborative opportunities.
• Engage in faculty practice and ensure eligibility for full or faculty licensure in Texas.

Requirements

• DDS/DMD or equivalent degree with advanced training in Pediatric Dentistry.
• Experience in the field of Pediatric Dentistry with a demonstrated record of teaching and academic leadership.
• Credentials meriting appointment to the rank of associate or full professor.
• Minimum of five years of administrative supervisory experience.
• Effective communication skills and experience working across diverse areas.

Nice-to-haves

• Board certification in Pediatric Dentistry is preferred, but candidates eligible for board certification will be considered.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity in all employment-related activities.
• Reasonable accommodation based on disability or religious observances.