School of Dentistry Dental Lab Director (Faculty)

School of Dentistry Dental Lab Director (Faculty)

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At the University of Utah School of Dentistry, we are dedicated to advancing dental education and providing our students with cutting-edge tools and technologies. Our Clinical Dental Lab is at the forefront of integrating digital dentistry into our curriculum, offering students hands-on experience with 3D printing, CEREC, and 3D scanning technologies. We seek an innovative and experienced Director to lead our Clinical Dental Lab, ensuring high-quality standards and supporting our mission to educate the next generation of dental professionals. This position will be Career Line (Clinical Track) appointment and will report to the Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs and have shared oversight of support staff.

Position Overview: The Director of the Clinical Dental Lab will oversee the lab's day-to-day operations, focusing on quality assurance, vendor management, and the implementation and support of digital dentistry technologies. The successful candidate will be key in enhancing our educational offerings and ensuring that our students gain practical, hands-on experience with advanced dental technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Assurance: Develop, implement, and oversee quality assurance programs to ensure the highest lab work and student output standards. Regularly review and update procedures to maintain excellence in lab performance.
  
  
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with lab vendors and suppliers. In collaboration with the University and School of Dentistry Purchasing, evaluate and select vendors, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials.
  
  
• Digital Dentistry Support: Provide technical support and training for dental students and faculty on digital dentistry technologies, including 3D printing, CEREC systems, and 3D scanning. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.
  
  
• Curriculum Integration: Collaborate with faculty to integrate digital dentistry technologies into the dental curriculum. Develop instructional materials and support faculty in incorporating these tools into their teaching.
  
  
• Lab Operations: Oversee the daily operations of the Clinical Dental Lab, including equipment maintenance, inventory management, and ensuring a safe and productive working environment.
  
  
• Student Support: Mentor and guide dental students in using digital technologies. Facilitate hands-on learning opportunities and ensure students receive the necessary support to improve their clinical skills.
  
  
• Research and Development: Stay current with advancements in digital dentistry and explore opportunities for integrating new technologies and techniques into the lab's operations.
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
  
• Education: Doctorate Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent degree
  
  
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a dental practice or a dental lab setting, with a strong background in digital dentistry technologies.
  
  
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in operating and maintaining digital dentistry equipment, including 3D printers, CEREC systems, and 3D scanners. Familiarity with lab software and technologies used in modern dental practices.
  
  
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively train and support students and faculty.
  
  
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to addressing technical and operational challenges.
  
  Benefits: Beyond our competitive salary, the University's and School of Dentistry's benefits program is tremendous, including: health care, prescription drug, behavioral health, dental, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, supplemental retirement plans, retiree benefits, accidental death & dismemberment, disability, life insurances, long-term care, home and auto insurance, legal plans, military benefits, and large tuition benefits for you and family (see more details here: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/).
  
  Candidates should submit their current curriculum vitae, a cover letter summarizing their experience in dental lab technologies and clinical care, and three professional references' names/contact information. All references must be outside the University of Utah and/or its affiliates and active in an academic or clinical setting.
  
  All applications must be submitted at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/171504
  Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
  
  Inquiries may be directed to:
  
  Dr. Jeri Bullock
  Chair of the Faculty Search Committee
  U of U School of Dentistry
  Jeri.bullock@hsc.utah.edu
  
  Values and Culture
  The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by
  collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates
  who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion,
  collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that
  is integral to our mission.
  
  
  
  Department: 01478 - SOD - EDUCATION
  City: Salt Lake City, UT
  Track: Non Tenure Track
  Close Date:
  Open Until Filled: Yes
  Requisition Number: PRN03654F
  
  To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/172858
  
  All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
  
  The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
  
  To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
  https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
  Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
  
  
  
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