Assistant or Associate Professor Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

The Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UT Southwestern/ Parkland Memorial Hospital is searching for a full-time surgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor level on academic/clinical track. The salary and academic rank are commensurate with education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities will include staffing the resident clinics, residency education, supervision, and training, taking on-calls at the sponsoring institutions and the satellite hospitals including direct active patient care in the faculty practice. Also includes providing lectures, seminars and conferences and other didactic components that relate to the requirements of the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

The UT Southwestern Medical School and Medical Center have a significant drive and interest in research and publications; therefore, you will be expected to participate at all levels of scholarly activities.

The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency Training program has a rich legacy and heritage as a beacon of advanced specialty education. Is the largest program in the country and ranks among the top training programs that provide a unique clinical experience to each resident. The faculty is expected practice the full scope of the specialty (Trauma, Reconstructive, Orthognathic surgery, Temporomandibular Joint Surgery, Implant/All-0n-Four, Pathology, Dentoalveolar, and Anesthesia) at all participating affiliated health care institutions.

The unmatched breadth of the residents educational experience is strengthened by rotation through the six excellent sites that are involved in their diverse training. The seven sites provide a broad and diverse clinical added at UT Southwestern is unmatched.

• Parkland Memorial Hospital – our primary adult teaching hospital for faculty physicians – is one of the largest and busiest public hospitals in the nation, with more than 1 million patient visits each year.
• UT Southwestern is the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, second in Texas, and among the top 50 programs nationally in 10 clinical specialty areas, according to U.S. News & World Report.
• The Dallas VA is the second largest VA health care system in the country and one of five Centers of Innovation as designated by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’ Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation.
• Children’s Health℠ is home to one of the top pediatric hospitals in the country and is the fifth largest health care provider in the nation.
• John Peter Smith https://www.jpshealthnet.org/omfs is the second busiest emergency room in the country, providing a rich trauma, anesthesia and dentoalveolar experience.
• Texas Health Resources (Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas)-Trauma and emergency call
• UT Southwestern and Texas Health Resources recently collaborated to develop Southwestern Health Resources, an integrated health care network that leverages the strengths of the two largest local health care systems to provide increased access to primary care and specialized care for the people of North Texas and will provide expanded opportunities for teaching and clinical research.
• The state-of-the-art 20-treatment room Faculty practice that is located at 1440 Empire Central Drive enhances the clinical activities of the residents as they work collaboratively with the OMFS faculty during the perioperative management of the surgical patient.
• Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is a world-renowned leader in the treatment of orthopedic conditions and certain related arthritic and neurological disorders and learning disorders. Scottish Rite Hospital is a not affiliated with the OMFS training program.

Company Description UT Southwestern Medical Center is a leading academic medical center recognized nationally for excellence in research, medical education, and patient care. The institution includes three degree-granting schools that train nearly 3,700 medical, graduate, and health professions learners, residents, and postdoctoral fellows each year. Supported by more than $524 million in annual research funding, UT Southwestern advances clinical and scientific discovery across approximately 80 specialties, serving hundreds of thousands of patients in inpatient, emergency, and outpatient settings. With about 25,000 employees and a $3.7 billion operating budget, it is the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the ninth consecutive year, with 12 specialties nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Faculty members benefit from a highly collaborative environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and a strong commitment to innovation and multidisciplinary clinical care.

Role Description The Assistant or Associate Professor Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon will provide comprehensive surgical care to patients, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and performance of oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing inpatient and outpatient cases, performing complex oral surgery, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and participating in call coverage as needed. The role includes teaching responsibilities such as supervising residents and fellows, delivering didactic instruction, and contributing to curriculum development in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The faculty member is expected to engage in scholarly activities, which may include clinical research, quality improvement projects, and participation in professional conferences. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Dallas, TX, with active involvement in the academic and clinical missions of UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess advanced clinical skills in Oral Surgery, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and performance of a broad range of oral and maxillofacial procedures.
• Candidates should possess strong foundational knowledge in Medicine and Dentistry to manage medically complex patients and coordinate care with other specialties.
• Candidates should possess skills in Anesthesiology related to sedation and perioperative management, and a thorough understanding of anesthetic considerations in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
• Candidates should possess expertise in Dental Implants, including surgical placement, site preparation, and collaboration with restorative dental providers.
• Board eligibility or certification in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and licensure (or eligibility for licensure) to practice in Texas.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentoring, and working in an academic environment with learners at multiple levels.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
• Interest in or experience with clinical research, scholarly activity,