Careers at the OU College of Dentistry
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Assistant Prof/Associate Prof/Professor - Dental Biomaterials Researcher

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is seeking nominations and applications for a full-time researcher and educator position at the Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor level in the Division of Dental Biomaterials.  We desire an accomplished researcher to join our faculty at the OU Health Sciences Center and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities.
Responsibilities of the position will include conducting independent and extramurally funded research, teaching courses to dental hygiene students, dental students, and graduate students in didactic settings, and assisting students and faculty with research projects.  Collaborative research opportunities are available at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Assistant to Dean

The College of Dentistry seeks a highly organized and professional individual to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Dean, managing daily office operations, coordinating events, and acting as a liaison with faculty, staff, and external agencies. Key responsibilities include making travel arrangements, managing calendars, assisting with committees, preparing reports, and drafting correspondence on behalf of the Dean. This role also involves overseeing office staff, handling special projects, compiling data, and ensuring smooth communication between the College and other entities. The position requires strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills to support the Dean's initiatives and the College's overall operations.

Assistant/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

The Assistant/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is the senior educational officer responsible for overseeing the predoctoral dental education program, including planning, developing, and managing the DDS curriculum, student evaluation, advancement, and graduation. Reporting to the Dean and serving on the senior leadership team, this role emphasizes strategic planning, continuous quality improvement, and compliance with accreditation standards.

Key responsibilities include fostering a humanistic learning environment, advocating for student learning, managing the Office of Academic Affairs, and updating policies in the Student Handbook. The position also involves preparing accreditation-related outcome data, ensuring a culture of collaboration and excellence, and potentially participating in teaching or clinical practice within the college.

Clinical Assistant Professor - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Head and Neck Oncologist

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is seeking a part-time Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery to join its Cleft and Craniofacial Team. This role involves overseeing academic, patient care, research, and administrative functions in alignment with institutional and accreditation standards. Responsibilities include developing and supervising a quality post-doctoral education program for residents, preparing course schedules, assigning faculty teaching responsibilities, and participating in research.

The position also includes diagnosing oral conditions, administering anesthesia, performing surgical procedures, and supervising residents and students in various oral and maxillofacial surgeries. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to excellence in teaching, patient care, and research in the post-doctoral oral and maxillofacial surgery program.

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor – Operative Dentistry

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is seeking a Full-time Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor in the Department of Restorative Sciences, Division of Operative Dentistry. This position will report to the Division Head of Operative Dentistry and primary responsibilities include teaching didactic and pre-clinical courses. This includes the development and organization of course materials, schedules, handouts, syllabi, and teaching aids.

In addition to the courses, other duties include supervision of pre-doctoral students in clinic relating to Operative Dentistry for our undergraduate dental program.  Intramural faculty practice, and research are encouraged.  Faculty are expected to be actively involved with University committees, continuing education and outreach, along with other tasks assigned by the Division Head.  

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Prosthodontics

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is seeking a Full-time Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor in the Department of Restorative Sciences, Division of Prosthodontics.  Primary responsibilities include didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical courses in Fixed, Removable and Implant dentistry for our undergraduate dental program.  Intramural faculty practice, and research are encouraged.  Faculty are expected to be actively involved with University committees, continuing education and outreach, along with other tasks assigned by the Division Head. 

Successful applicants will join a team committed to quality educational programs and a broad spectrum of clinical care.  The OU College of Dentistry has recently committed to digital dentistry integration. The successful candidate will play a vital role in this effort. Oklahoma is a family friendly and inviting area that is continually growing and provides the benefits of a large metropolitan area.  

Dental Assistant - Dental Support Lab

Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU HSC is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. We are currently building world-class institutes for the treatment of diabetes and cancer. OU College of Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant to join the team! The Dental Assistant will be Responsible for inventory procurement, receiving, maintenance, and distribution.

Dental Assistant – Pediatric Residency

Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. This position performs chair-side dental assisting in a dental pediatric resident clinic. The Dental Assistant’s responsibilities include documenting patient care, providing administrative assistance, and taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays).

Dental Assistant - Student Clinics

Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU HSC is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. We are currently building world-class institutes for the treatment of diabetes and cancer. OU College of Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant to join the team! The Dental Assistant will be Responsible for inventory procurement, receiving, maintenance, and distribution.

Dental Assistant - Faculty Practice

Join the staff at OU HSC, Oklahoma’s premier research university, and be part of a team leading the state in education and career opportunities. This position involves chair-side dental assisting in a faculty practice clinic, including preparing and sterilizing equipment, documenting patient care, and taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays). Responsibilities also include assisting dentists with various procedures (including but not limited to placement of bases and liners and placement of rubber dams, insertion, finishing, removal of temporary restorations, setting up trays for different dental treatments, ensuring infection control, and providing post-treatment oral care instructions. Additional tasks may involve office management, scheduling appointments, answering phones, data entry, and ordering supplies. This role requires versatility to successfully support clinic operations.

Dental Surgical Assistant - OMS Resident Program
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OU HSC) is a leading academic health center, offering programs across all health-related fields to approximately 4,000 students in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. This position involves assisting faculty, residents, and dental students with oral surgery procedures, including implant placements, extractions, and biopsies. Responsibilities include preparing patients for sedation, setting up and sterilizing surgical instruments, monitoring vitals, exposing and developing x-rays, and ensuring proper post-operative care. Additional duties include administrative tasks such as managing charts, processing paperwork, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. Continuous education in surgical procedures, sterilization, radiology, and emergency response is required to support high-quality patient care.

Project Manager – College of Dentistry Revenue Cycle

This role involves managing Revenue Cycle projects, ensuring timely and effective communication, and supporting leadership to achieve financial, quality, service, and operational goals. Key responsibilities include overseeing project and departmental staff, managing resources, tracking project progress, and providing risk management summaries. The position also supports process improvement initiatives, offers best practice guidance, and ensures effective internal and external communication. Additionally, the role includes mentoring staff, participating in meetings, and contributing to community outreach. The manager also develops communication plans and performs other tasks to fulfill the position's responsibilities.

Senior Patient Services Representative - Faculty Practice

Come join the staff at the OU College of Dentistry and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU Health Sciences Center is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. We are currently building world-class institutes for the treatment of diabetes and cancer.

The College of Dentistry is looking for a Sr. Patient Services Rep to join the team! This position coordinates schedules of patients in an outpatient clinic and provides clerical assistance toward the smooth operation of the facility.