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Title Clinical Assistant /Associate Professor - OMFS
Campus Sacramento
Department Dept. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Posting Number F01061
Full or Part Time Full Time
Open Date 04/02/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Days Per Week 4
Weeks Per Year 52
Position Description
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions
Primary areas of responsibility include active participation in predoctoral teaching and patient care at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, Sacramento Campus.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
EXEMPT Full-time; 4 days per week, 52 weeks per year. Teacher-clinician track position.
Primary areas of responsibility include active participation in predoctoral teaching and patient care components of the program.
- Predoctoral program
- Didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical teaching to dental students (lecture, block rotation, elective course)
- Supervise students providing clinical care of patients in the Sacramento clinic.
- Provide academic advisement and guidance to dental students.
-
Participate in Personalized Instructional Programs and student research projects.
-
Patient care
- Provide emergency care to patients as needed
- Provide elective oral and maxillofacial surgery services that are beyond the scope of the predoctoral student program (eg. dental implants, wisdom teeth, sedation) to patients of the clinic.
- Provide elective and emergency oral and maxillofacial surgery services in Pacific Sacramento Ambulatory Surgery Center.
-
Option to participate in faculty practice plan.
-
Service to the dental school and professional community through participation in committees, interprofessional programs, school-wide activities, and local & regional professional organizations.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Curriculum management as it relates to oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Current, evidence-based clinical practice
Ability to:
- Promote the dental school mission, vision, and core values
- Lead and function in an active change environment
- Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, residents, students in a variety of ways including: email, texts, one-on-one conversations, small meetings, large meetings, lectures, etc.
- Maintain professional composure and demeanor at all times
- Listen, follow, collaborate, negotiate, compromise, direct, delegate, refer, and think critically
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of practice experience
Education:
- DDS/DMD from an ADA-accredited school of dentistry or equivalent.
- Completion of an advanced education program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Current advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) certification.
- Licensed or licensure eligible in California.
Working Conditions:
- Position requires coordination of a variety of responsible duties in stressful non-clinical and clinical situations
- Significant contact with staff/co-workers, students, residents, patients and their families, other employers, physicians, and their office staff, local hospital team members, and other members of the health care community
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Competency based education and assessment methodology
- Modern pedagogical concepts and application in health professions education
- Trends in oral health and oral health education
- Dental accreditation standards and processes
Ability to:
- Inspire excellence and promote innovation
Experience:
- Previous experience in an academic setting preferred.
- Previous experience in hospital and/or ambulatory surgery center is preferred.
Licenses/Education:
- Board certification is highly desired.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
- Behavior consistent with core values of the Dugoni School.
Other:
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Work performed is primarily general office/administrative/direct patient care with frequent use of computer keyboard and phone.
- Requires sitting, standing, bending, walking.
- Occasional lifting of up to 15lbs should be anticipated.
Hiring Range $200,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Special Instructions
Contact Information
Contact Email
Reference Letter Information
Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? Yes
Minimum Number of References 3
Maximum Number of References 4
Background Check Statement
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement
University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.
Position Information
Title Clinical Assistant /Associate Professor - OMFS
Campus Sacramento
Department Dept. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Posting Number F01061
Full or Part Time Full Time
Open Date 04/02/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Days Per Week 4
Weeks Per Year 52
Position Description
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions
Primary areas of responsibility include active participation in predoctoral teaching and patient care at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, Sacramento Campus.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
EXEMPT Full-time; 4 days per week, 52 weeks per year. Teacher-clinician track position.
Primary areas of responsibility include active participation in predoctoral teaching and patient care components of the program.
- Predoctoral program
- Didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical teaching to dental students (lecture, block rotation, elective course)
- Supervise students providing clinical care of patients in the Sacramento clinic.
- Provide academic advisement and guidance to dental students.
-
Participate in Personalized Instructional Programs and student research projects.
-
Patient care
- Provide emergency care to patients as needed
- Provide elective oral and maxillofacial surgery services that are beyond the scope of the predoctoral student program (eg. dental implants, wisdom teeth, sedation) to patients of the clinic.
- Provide elective and emergency oral and maxillofacial surgery services in Pacific Sacramento Ambulatory Surgery Center.
-
Option to participate in faculty practice plan.
-
Service to the dental school and professional community through participation in committees, interprofessional programs, school-wide activities, and local & regional professional organizations.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Curriculum management as it relates to oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Current, evidence-based clinical practice
Ability to:
- Promote the dental school mission, vision, and core values
- Lead and function in an active change environment
- Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, residents, students in a variety of ways including: email, texts, one-on-one conversations, small meetings, large meetings, lectures, etc.
- Maintain professional composure and demeanor at all times
- Listen, follow, collaborate, negotiate, compromise, direct, delegate, refer, and think critically
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of practice experience
Education:
- DDS/DMD from an ADA-accredited school of dentistry or equivalent.
- Completion of an advanced education program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Current advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) certification.
- Licensed or licensure eligible in California.
Working Conditions:
- Position requires coordination of a variety of responsible duties in stressful non-clinical and clinical situations
- Significant contact with staff/co-workers, students, residents, patients and their families, other employers, physicians, and their office staff, local hospital team members, and other members of the health care community
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Competency based education and assessment methodology
- Modern pedagogical concepts and application in health professions education
- Trends in oral health and oral health education
- Dental accreditation standards and processes
Ability to:
- Inspire excellence and promote innovation
Experience:
- Previous experience in an academic setting preferred.
- Previous experience in hospital and/or ambulatory surgery center is preferred.
Licenses/Education:
- Board certification is highly desired.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
- Behavior consistent with core values of the Dugoni School.
Other:
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Work performed is primarily general office/administrative/direct patient care with frequent use of computer keyboard and phone.
- Requires sitting, standing, bending, walking.
- Occasional lifting of up to 15lbs should be anticipated.
Hiring Range $200,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Special Instructions
Contact Information
Contact Email
Reference Letter Information
Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? Yes
Minimum Number of References 3
Maximum Number of References 4
Background Check Statement
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement
University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.
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Align your credentials to U.S. equivalency standards
Universities assess foreign degrees carefully for TA appointments. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before you apply, so Pacific's hiring committee can immediately verify your qualification level without delays.
Target departments with active graduate programs
TA openings at Pacific cluster around graduate-intensive departments like education, pharmacy, and engineering. Search by college or school directly on their careers portal rather than filtering broadly, since departmental hiring timelines differ significantly.
Understand the H-1B cap-exempt advantage universities hold
As a nonprofit university, Pacific qualifies as a cap-exempt H-1B employer under USCIS rules. That means H-1B petitions for TA positions can be filed year-round without waiting for the annual lottery, which changes your planning timeline entirely.
Request a clear timeline for LCA filing before accepting
For H-1B sponsorship, DOL must certify the Labor Condition Application before USCIS can receive the petition. Confirm with Pacific's HR or international office exactly when they plan to initiate the LCA so your employment start date is realistic.
Browse open TA roles through Migrate Mate
Teaching Assistant positions that include visa sponsorship are easy to miss on general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for University of the Pacific openings that list H-1B, OPT, or TN sponsorship so you're only pursuing roles where sponsorship is confirmed.
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Does University of the Pacific sponsor H-1B visas for Teaching Assistants?
Yes. University of the Pacific sponsors H-1B visas for Teaching Assistant roles and, as a nonprofit institution of higher education, qualifies as a cap-exempt employer under USCIS rules. This means petitions can be filed at any time of year without entering the annual lottery, which is a meaningful advantage for candidates planning their start dates around an academic semester.
Which visa types are commonly used for Teaching Assistant roles at University of the Pacific?
Teaching Assistants at University of the Pacific commonly work under H-1B sponsorship, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and TN authorization. Graduate students already enrolled at Pacific often use CPT for qualifying TA appointments. Candidates from Canada or Mexico in eligible academic occupations can use the TN pathway. For longer-term employment, Pacific has also sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions for academic staff.
How do I apply for Teaching Assistant jobs at University of the Pacific?
Applications go through Pacific's official careers portal, where TA positions are posted by department. Roles are often tied to the academic calendar, so openings typically appear in spring for fall appointments and in late fall for spring. You'll generally submit a CV, a brief statement of teaching interest, and graduate transcripts. Reaching out to the relevant department coordinator before applying can help you understand whether sponsorship is available for a specific posting.
What qualifications does University of the Pacific expect for Teaching Assistant positions?
Most TA roles at Pacific require enrollment in or completion of a relevant graduate program. Departments typically look for subject-matter competency, prior coursework or research in the discipline, and sometimes prior tutoring or instructional experience. International applicants whose degrees were earned outside the United States should have their credentials evaluated for U.S. equivalency before applying, since Pacific's hiring committee reviews this as part of the qualification assessment.
How do I find Teaching Assistant jobs at University of the Pacific that include visa sponsorship?
Not every TA posting at Pacific explicitly states sponsorship availability, which makes it difficult to filter on the university's own careers page. Migrate Mate lets you search University of the Pacific Teaching Assistant roles specifically filtered by visa type, so you can identify H-1B, OPT, or TN-eligible positions without reviewing each listing individually. This saves time if you're working against an OPT expiration or trying to plan around an academic start date.
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