*Department of Comprehensive Dentistry* *General Practice Director * *Faculty Position* *Summary Description* University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Dentistry invites applicants for a full-time clinical faculty position in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry. Energetic applicants with a positive attitude towards teaching and a desire to develop and advance in a career in dental education are preferred. A group practice leader’s (described as GP Director) responsibilities will be to evaluate and mentor pre-doctoral students regarding comprehensive patient care, clinical teaching in diagnosis and treatment planning, one day per week of faculty practice, and participation in scholarly activity, and service to the organization. In addition, the GP Director leads the practice in achieving optimal efficiency and productivity. The GP Directors will dedicate 80% of their effort to the group practice leader role with the remaining 20% dedicated to additional teaching and/or faculty practice. This position combines leadership in education, clinical dental practice, operations, and administration, and will play a crucial role in turning dental students into competent, independent clinicians. This position will be in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry under the Division of General Practice. The Division of General Practice is based upon the group practice model. The group practice is divided into eight group practices (GPs), each coordinated by two group practice leaders. Each GP is responsible for 32 pre-doctoral dental students. *Specific duties include:* Acting as a General Practice Director as related to the general dentistry model of clinical instruction at the UMB SOD, including but not limited to: Meeting regularly with assigned GP students; Mentor assigned students on academic progress through the clinical portion of the curriculum. Managing assigned patients to the GP Group. Working closely with the Patient Care Coordinator; Coordinate and help deliver curricular content related to the department (treatment planning, restorative dentistry, diagnostic sciences, or assigned). Coverage of clinical sessions with pre-doctoral students in the clinical setting. Helping ensure that the dental students are competent in the management of patients requiring all disciplines of dentistry. Assisting the Division Director, Director of Predoctoral Education in the General Dentistry, Chair of Comprehensive Dentistry, and the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs in quality assurance and improvement, and compliance efforts. Responding to assignments from the Chair of Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dean of the School of Dentistry that are essential to the department's and school's operations. Commitment to be a team player in planning, identifying, and resolving problems. *Required Qualifications:* DMD, DDS from a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited institution or foreign equivalent dental degree. Eligibility for teaching dental licensure in Maryland. Experience in direct comprehensive patient care and patient management, including phased treatment planning with consultation and collaboration with dental specialties, delivery of operative and direct restorative dentistry as well as single-unit indirect restorations, triage, and stabilization of patients with initial dental urgent care presentation or post-operative symptomatic presentation, and development of quality referral recommendations when indicated. Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and economically diverse backgrounds. Experience using Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Power Point. Hiring range: $135,000 to $155,000 per year (depending on rank and commensurate with education and experience). The University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Dentistry is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. UMB is a Maryland state university. Applicants are expected to reside in or be able to relocate to the State of Maryland. Consideration may also be given to residents of the District of Columbia, Delaware, Virginia, or West Virginia. This residency requirement also applies to those performing telework. The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information. **Job:** **Faculty* **Organization:** **School of Dentistry - Clinical Science* **Title:** *General Practice Director, Faculty Position* **Location:** *null* **Requisition ID:** *2500004C*