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Assistant/Associate Professor – Clinical Track Section of Interdisciplinary Dentistry – Group Practice Director

Job #JPF10696
  • Dentistry / Dentistry / UCLA

Position overview

Position title: Interdisciplinary Group Practice Director
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table #5, Scales 0 and 2. The salary range for this position is $112,500 - $153,500. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan - APM-670, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. The UCLA School of Dentistry offers an additional $5,000 in base salary compensation on top of the published salary scales for all clinical faculty.

Application Window

Open date: November 7, 2025

Next review date: Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The University of California Los Angeles, School of Dentistry invites qualified applications for a full‐time Assistant/Associate Professor, clinical track position in the Section of Interdisciplinary Dentistry. The faculty position is linked to a functional role as Group Practice Director (GPD), where expertise in general dentistry is essential.

The proposed starting date for this full-time position is March 1st, 2026. The search will remain open until the position has been filled. Applicants must possess (1) a DMD/DDS degree from an institution accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or equivalent, (2) active California Dental License in good standing (or be eligible to obtain one), (3) a minimum of 5 years of general dental practice experience, and, (4) a minimum of 5 years of teaching and/or administration in a dental school setting.

In addition to the qualifications described above, the applicant should demonstrate a track record in general dental practice with an outstanding and verifiable record in patient care. Preference will be given to those practicing General Dentistry. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Screening and assessment of new patients,
• Chair-side comprehensive treatment planning of patients,
• Discussion of treatment plans and treatment progression of patients outside of direct patient care unit (i.e., office discussion, chart reviews),
• Assist faculty in other disciplines in supervising the delivery of general dentistry procedures by students at times when the clinic is busy,
• Supervise the interaction between students and patients, and resolve conflicts,
• Promote an environment of collaboration with faculty from other disciplines to enhance student education and patient care.

Applicants should possess clinical and teaching skills, interest, and commitment to training dental students in an enthusiastic manner. Demonstration of passion for clinical dentistry is intimately linked to achieving success in this position. Teaching experience at a dental school, including management and staff supervision responsibilities, is highly desirable. A track record of scholarly and creative activities and demonstration of commitment to diversity is desirable. Familiarity with dental clinical databases and the generation of reports is also desirable.

Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience. An opportunity for intra-mural part‐time (one day per week) private practice is also available.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and the names and contact information of three professional references via UCLA Recruit. Questions regarding this search should be directed to Meg Malasarte, Academic Personnel Director.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications
  • DMD/DDS degree from an institution accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or equivalent
  • Active California Dental License in good standing (or be eligible to obtain one)
  • Minimum of 5 years of general dental practice experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of teaching and/or administration in a dental school setting
Additional qualifications
  • A demonstrated track record in general dental practice with outstanding and verifiable record in patient care
  • Preference will be given to those practicing General Dentistry
Preferred qualifications

Teaching experience at a dental school, including management and staff supervision responsibilities, is highly desirable. A track record of scholarly and creative activities and demonstration of commitment to diversity is desirable. Familiarity with dental clinical databases and the generation of reports is also desirable.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.

    The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:

    Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
    Expand our reach as a global university
    Enhance our research and creative activities
    Elevate how we teach
    Become a more effective institution

    Prompt for candidates for recruitment:

    Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

Please provide contact information for your references.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10696

Help contact: mmalasarte@dentistry.ucla.edu

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA