🚀 General Practice Residency Program Director

General Practice Residency Program Director

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Overview

The University of Utah School of Dentistry (UUSOD) is seeking a dynamic and experienced General Practice Residency (GPR) Program Director to lead and grow our hospital-based residency program. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the program meets and exceeds CODA accreditation standards, while educating and mentoring an exceptionally talented group of residents in the management of medically and dentally complex patients. The position is full-time (1.0 FTE) in the career-line clinical track. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with education and experience. The role requires participation in after-hours call coverage and reports directly to the Assistant Dean for Advanced Dental Education Programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the GPR program, ensuring compliance with CODA standards and University policies.
• Oversee the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of faculty supporting the GPR program.
• Manage and evaluate GPR faculty performance and foster a collaborative, high-performing educational environment.
• Deliver didactic and clinical instruction to residents, emphasizing evidence-based care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Supervise residents in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including the University of Utah Hospital and UUSOD community health clinics.
• Collaborate with departments such as ENT, Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and other surgical and medical specialties to coordinate comprehensive patient care and interprofessional education.
• Participate in hospital committees and initiatives that support the integration of dental services within the broader health system.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with other UUSOD departments, including Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery, and Pediatric Dentistry.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited institution
• Completion of a CODA-accredited General Practice Residency (GPR)
• Ability to obtain and maintain hospital privileges at the University of Utah Hospital
• Demonstrated experience in academic leadership, graduate dental education, and interdisciplinary care preferred

The UUSOD has many opportunities for career advancement and leadership development. Compensation is based on the published ADEA compensation ranges, and we offer an excellent benefits package, including immediate vesting of 14.2% to retirement with no match required, for all faculty who work more than 50% time. We also offer up to 25 vacation days per year and much more. You can learn more about the benefits package at

UUSOD fosters a humanistic, evidence-based approach to education and patient care. We are looking for applicants who are committed to creating a humanistic environment. Who will educate and mentor dental residents to be technically proficient in all aspects of primary oral health care and who can serve as role models for the compassionate and ethical care of patients. We also seek individuals whose drive and intellectual curiosity help advance research in oral health care.

How to Apply

Candidates must submit a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter that summarizes teaching, clinical and scholarly experiences, and the names and contact information of three professional references within the application. All references must be outside the University of Utah and/or its affiliates.

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.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly 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 on the basis of 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, 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 (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Notice

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. Contact Human Resources for information. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. Safety information can be located at:

Special Instructions for Candidates

Candidates must submit a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter that summarizes teaching, clinical and scholarly experiences, and the names and contact information of three professional references within the application. All references must be outside the University of Utah and/or its affiliates.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only