Description
At the University of Utah School of Dentistry, we are dedicated to advancing dental education
and providing our students with cutting-edge tools and technologies. Our Clinical Dental Lab is
at the forefront of integrating digital dentistry into our curriculum, offering students hands-on
experience with 3D printing, CEREC, and 3D scanning technologies. We seek an innovative
and experienced Director to lead our Clinical Dental Lab, ensuring high-quality standards and
supporting our mission to educate the next generation of dental professionals. This position will
be Career Line, (Clinical) Track appointment and will report to the Assistant Dean of Clinical
Affairs and have shared oversight of support staff.
Position Overview: The Director of the Clinical Dental Lab will oversee the lab’s day-to-day
operations, focusing on quality assurance, vendor management, and the implementation and
support of digital dentistry technologies. The successful candidate will be key in enhancing our
educational offerings and ensuring that our students gain practical, hands-on experience with
advanced dental technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Assurance: Develop, implement, and oversee quality assurance programs to
ensure the highest lab work and student output standards. Regularly review and update
procedures to maintain excellence in lab performance.
Vendor Management: Manage relationships with lab vendors and suppliers. In
collaboration with the University and School of Dentistry Purchasing, evaluate and select
vendors, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials.
Digital Dentistry Support: Provide technical support and training for dental students and
faculty on digital dentistry technologies, including 3D printing, CEREC systems, and 3D
scanning. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.
Curriculum Integration: Collaborate with faculty to integrate digital dentistry
technologies into the dental curriculum. Develop instructional materials and support
faculty in incorporating these tools into their teaching.
Lab Operations: Oversee the daily operations of the Clinical Dental Lab, including
equipment maintenance, inventory management, and ensuring a safe and productive
working environment.
Student Support: Mentor and guide dental students in using digital technologies.
Facilitate hands-on learning opportunities and ensure students receive the necessary
support to improve their clinical skills.
Research and Development: Stay current with advancements in digital dentistry and
explore opportunities for integrating new technologies and techniques into the lab’s
operations.
Qualifications:
Education: Doctorate Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent degree
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a dental practice or a dental lab
setting, with a strong background in digital dentistry technologies.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in operating and maintaining digital dentistry equipment,
including 3D printers, CEREC systems, and 3D scanners. Familiarity with lab software and
technologies used in modern dental practices.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to
effectively train and support students and faculty.
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive
approach to addressing technical and operational challenges.
Benefits: Beyond our competitive salary, the University’s and School of Dentistry’s benefits
program is tremendous, including: health care, prescription drug, behavioral health, dental,
flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, supplemental retirement
plans, retiree benefits, accidental death & dismemberment, disability, life insurances, long-term
care, home and auto insurance, legal plans, military benefits, and large tuition benefits for you
and family (see more details here: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/).
Candidates should submit their current curriculum vitae, a cover letter summarizing their
experience in dental lab technologies and clinical care, and three professional references'
names/contact information. All references must be outside the University of Utah and/or its
affiliates and active in an academic or clinical setting.
All applications must be submitted at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/171504
Inquiries may be directed to:
Dr. Jeri Bullock
Chair of the Faculty Search
Committee
U of U School of Dentistry
Jeri.bullock@hsc.utah.edu
Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Values and Culture
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by
collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates
who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion,
collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that
is integral to our mission.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students,
staff, faculty, and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to
improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for
historically underrepresented groups.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified
persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference
is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah
state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be
provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not
discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related
conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not
discriminate based on sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by
Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or
activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its
regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office
for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has
experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact
the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires
with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become
eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447
for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits
from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah
Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource
Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug
screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics
about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence
Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related
services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the
Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Candidates should submit current curriculum vitae along with a cover letter summarizing
teaching, clinical and scholarly experiences. Please also enter the names/contact information
of three professional references within your application. All references must be outside of the
University of Utah and/or its affiliates and actively employed.
