Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant/Associate/Professor-in-Residence and Assistant Dean Clinical Services, School of Dental Medicine [R0150550]

ROLE of the POSITION

The UNLV School of Dental Medicine invites applications for an Assistant/Associate/Professor-in-Residence and Assistant Dean Clinical Services non-tenure-track position. This faculty member will provide comprehensive information. The position of Assistant Dean of Clinical Services involves high-level administrative and leadership responsibilities, primarily centered on overseeing clinical operations, ensuring quality patient care, and integrating the clinical experience with the educational curriculum, aligned with institutional and accreditation standards. The Assistant Dean serves as a key member of the leadership team and collaborates with faculty, chair, program directors and administrative support to support a safe, effective and patient -centered clinical environment.  Provide strategic direction and daily operational oversight for pre-doctoral, graduate, and faculty dental clinics.

The successful candidate will

• Provide strategic leadership and management for all pre-doctoral, postdoctoral, and faculty dental clinics, including facilities and equipment. Lead efforts to enhance clinical operations, revenue cycle optimization, patient recruitment, and clinical service expansion.
• Ensuring strict adherence to federal, state, and university regulations, safety standards, and Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) requirements, HIPAA, OSHA, Nevada Board of Dental Examiners, and NSHE/UNLV policies.
• Oversee and assess the quality of patient care, managing patient satisfaction and implementing continuous quality improvement systems.
• Work closely and collaborate with Department Chairs, Program Directors, Faculty & Staff to ensure consistent application of clinical policies and teaching protocols.

This position requires a strong team-oriented, student-focused approach, and the ability to foster a supportive, safe, and inclusive learning environment. The faculty member is also expected to participate in departmental and school committees, accreditation activities, community outreach initiatives, and faculty development.

  This position works primarily at the Shadow Lane Campus., Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires:

• DDS or DMD degree from a CODA-accredited dental school (or equivalent foreign dental degree with appropriate U.S. credentialing).
• Current license or eligibility for Nevada State Licensure
• Five (5) - seven (7) years of related experience
• One (1) - three (3) years of supervisory experience
• One (1) - three (3) years of management experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with diverse patient populations and/or participation in community-based dental programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice and innovation in clinical
• education.
• Knowledge of Healthcare Finance & Revenue Cycle
• Ability to evaluate and improve clinical operations/performance

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• Rebel Card discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contactvetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Michael Webberson, Interim Chair, Clinical Sciences, Search Committee Chair.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0150550”in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

 TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both. 

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.