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 2025-2026 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:

a.    Participation in weekly morbidity and mortality (M&M) rounds.

b.    Participation in the dentofacial deformities treatment planning sessions along with Oral Surgery/Orthodontic residents.

c.     Participation in the monthly Clinical/Pathological Conferences along with the OMFS Residents.

d.    Participation in the journal club along with OMFS residents.

e.    Participation in the Implant/Prosthodontic Conference along with OMFS residents.

f.      Attending lecture presentations given by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery faculty members.

g.    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  https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty. 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

If you have any questions regarding the application, contact Dr. Narayanan Sreenivasan at: sreenivasann@uthscsa.edu. Candidates chosen for interviews will receive an email notification and may be asked for supplementary documents if needed. 

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.