Assistant or Associate Professor, Dentistry
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Job Description

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:

• Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation
• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
• A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc
• One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023
• An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

The Division of Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics at Cincinnati Children's seeks a talented, academically oriented faculty member to join our team.

We have an open position for a residency-trained Pediatric Dentist faculty member in an academic clinician track. Board eligibility or board certification in ABPD is expected. Our division includes seven (7) full-time faculty members with expertise and academic interests across the full range of our specialty, including pharmacologic behavior management, restorative dentistry, patients with complex medical and special needs and LGBTQ+A studies. Clinically, the practice environment includes over 30,000 visits per year across 2 clinics and 4 operating room sites. We enjoy a busy level 1 trauma service and are strongly committed to excellence in resuscitation procedures and team-based work.

Our academic model is enriched by a thriving 2-year residency program with seven (7) residents per year and an ongoing commitment to excellence in how we teach and learn together. Evidence of excellence as an educator, both in bedside teaching and in creation and delivery of didactic and experiential learning, is a core expectation for applicants. Residents provide after-hours care to over 2,300 patients annually. Faculty all take after-hours call on a weekly basis to provide consultation and in emergent situations after hours operating room care.

Established in 1883, Cincinnati Children's is a full service, non-profit pediatric academic medical center committed to be the leader in improving child health and consistently rank among the top 5 pediatric hospitals in the country by U.S. News and World Report. With more than 900 registered beds, Cincinnati Children's serves patients from all 50 states and 51 countries. Faculty in Pediatric Dentistry at CCHMC receive a competitive salary with excellent benefits to foster wellness, maximize savings, and prepare for the unexpected. Faculty are also offered incentive operating room case care to supplement the base salary. Cincinnati Children's funds a defined contribution retirement plan at 10% of compensation up to annual IRS limits. Full-time faculty are eligible for tuition remission at the University of Cincinnati for spouse and unmarried dependent children.

Cincinnati is a thriving Midwestern City with a vibrant urban core, and offers a full range of sports, arts and entertainment to make life and living here enjoyable and engaging. Recently recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the Top 20 Most Affordable Cities, Cincinnati has a mix of housing across diverse neighborhoods.

Committed to building a diverse faculty, we strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply - Cincinnati Children's Hospital & Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• D.M.D. or D.D.S. from an accredited dental school
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Dentistry
• Accredited pediatric dentistry residency completion
• PALS/BLS
• Experience working with pediatric patients and patients with special needs
• Current active dental license issued by the State of Ohio or eligible for license
• Appropriate credentialing through the Medical Staff Services offices
• Completion of all required pre-employment activities (screening, background check, badging, and orientation)
• Assistant or Associate Professor appointment or eligibility required
• Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the specific needs of the hiring department

To be considered, applications must be complete and include the following:

• Cover letter indicating intent and professional goals
• Curriculum Vita (CV)
• Three professional references with contact information

Early applications are encouraged; interviews will be granted on a rolling basis.

We invite you to send your CV and a letter of interest to AnnMarie Matusak, DDS, MS, Associate Director, Clinical Operations, at:
AnnMarie.Matusak@cchmc.org
or
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Attn: AnnMarie Matusak
3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC 2006
Cincinnati, Ohio 45229

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQIA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance available for some positions

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location
Location C

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Dentistry

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
1

Weekly Hours
40

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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