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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Orthodontic Graduate Training Program Director - (Faculty)
Requisition Number: FE05001
Department Name: 7A870: Division of Orthodontics
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Tenure Track
Required Education
The successful candidate will have completed a CODA approved orthodontic graduate program, be certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and eligible for academic dental license from the Kentucky Board of Dentistry.
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
The successful candidate will have completed a CODA approved orthodontic graduate program, be certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and eligible for academic dental license from the Kentucky Board of Dentistry.
Job Summary
The Department of Oral Health Science in the College of Dentistry is seeking an innovative leader to serve as our Orthodontic Training Program Director with a tenure eligible Assistant, Associate or Full Professor appointment within the College. The Program Director will serve under the Division Chief of Orthodontics and will be responsible for providing guidance and leadership for the graduate training program within the Division. They will assure that all Commission on Dental Accreditation standards (CODA) will be appropriately maintained to allow full accreditation of the program. In addition, the Program Director will be responsible for overseeing the academic and clinical training for all graduate students in the program and will work in collaboration with staff members that have their main functions related to the graduate training program.
The successful candidate will have completed a CODA approved orthodontic graduate program, be certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and eligible for academic dental license from the Kentucky Board of Dentistry. Ideal candidates would have a record of excellence in dental education, research, mentoring students and have a clear vision for the program.
Responsibilities
The Distribution of Effort (DOE) for this position will include; 40-45% teaching, 20% administration, 15% research/scholarship/creative activities, 20% patient care services, and 5% personal/professional development.
Specific duties include:
- Administration
- Serve as liaison between the graduate orthodontic faculty in the Division and the Division Chief.
- Serve as a liaison between the Graduate Orthodontic Training Program and the other Graduate Training Programs in the College.
- Represent the Program at the Program Directors Meeting, MS Oversight Meetings, and national educators’ meetings.
- Oversee the graduate students’ progress in their independent research efforts leading to the Master of Science Degree.
-
Work with the Director of Graduate Studies to assure all academic policies and procedures are completed in agreement with the University of Kentucky Graduate School.
-
Quality Assurance
- Oversee the curriculum for the graduate training program making sure that it is maintained at the highest level and consistent with CODA guidelines and the College Curriculum Management Plan.
- Formulation of the graduate students daily, weekly, monthly and yearly program seminars, conferences, rotations and clinic schedules and evaluations.
-
Oversee CODA Accreditation Self-study of the Program.
-
Personnel Management
- Work with the Division Chief to assure that there is adequate faculty to accomplish the educational goals as described by CODA.
- Take a proactive role in recruiting.
- Assist in monitoring and evaluating Division faculty members’ performance as it relates to teaching in the graduate training program.
- Oversee supervision of staff associates directly involved with the graduate training program.
-
Assist the Division Chief in mentoring junior faculty in their professional development.
-
Planning
- Assist the Division Chief in budget processes and financial accountability.
-
Oversee the creation of the Divisional strategic plans as it relates to the orthodontic graduate training program.
-
Teaching
- Mentoring junior faculty.
-
Provide instruction to predoctoral and/or graduate students/residents as indicated and needed to fulfill the mission of the Division.
-
Research
-
Develop a focus area of scholarly activity with measurable productivity.
-
Service
- Provide patient care or other service activities related to the Division’s mission.
- Serve on appropriate College and University committees.
- Serve on State, National and/or international committees (e.g., editorial boards, board certification committees, etc.)
Interested applicants should contact and submit a UK Online Application at www.uky.edu/ukjobs.
Please include along with application:
1) Current Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application
For inquiries or questions, please direct them to Mark Dotson at mark.dotson@jacksonphysiciansearch.com at Jackson Physician Search. All applications and inquiries will be handled in a secure, sensitive, and confidential manner.
Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Ideal candidates would have a record of excellence in dental education, research, mentoring students and have a clear vision for the program.
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Job Title: Orthodontic Graduate Training Program Director - (Faculty)
Requisition Number: FE05001
Department Name: 7A870: Division of Orthodontics
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Tenure Track
Required Education
The successful candidate will have completed a CODA approved orthodontic graduate program, be certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and eligible for academic dental license from the Kentucky Board of Dentistry.
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
The successful candidate will have completed a CODA approved orthodontic graduate program, be certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and eligible for academic dental license from the Kentucky Board of Dentistry.
Job Summary
The Department of Oral Health Science in the College of Dentistry is seeking an innovative leader to serve as our Orthodontic Training Program Director with a tenure eligible Assistant, Associate or Full Professor appointment within the College. The Program Director will serve under the Division Chief of Orthodontics and will be responsible for providing guidance and leadership for the graduate training program within the Division. They will assure that all Commission on Dental Accreditation standards (CODA) will be appropriately maintained to allow full accreditation of the program. In addition, the Program Director will be responsible for overseeing the academic and clinical training for all graduate students in the program and will work in collaboration with staff members that have their main functions related to the graduate training program.
The successful candidate will have completed a CODA approved orthodontic graduate program, be certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and eligible for academic dental license from the Kentucky Board of Dentistry. Ideal candidates would have a record of excellence in dental education, research, mentoring students and have a clear vision for the program.
Responsibilities
The Distribution of Effort (DOE) for this position will include; 40-45% teaching, 20% administration, 15% research/scholarship/creative activities, 20% patient care services, and 5% personal/professional development.
Specific duties include:
- Administration
- Serve as liaison between the graduate orthodontic faculty in the Division and the Division Chief.
- Serve as a liaison between the Graduate Orthodontic Training Program and the other Graduate Training Programs in the College.
- Represent the Program at the Program Directors Meeting, MS Oversight Meetings, and national educators’ meetings.
- Oversee the graduate students’ progress in their independent research efforts leading to the Master of Science Degree.
-
Work with the Director of Graduate Studies to assure all academic policies and procedures are completed in agreement with the University of Kentucky Graduate School.
-
Quality Assurance
- Oversee the curriculum for the graduate training program making sure that it is maintained at the highest level and consistent with CODA guidelines and the College Curriculum Management Plan.
- Formulation of the graduate students daily, weekly, monthly and yearly program seminars, conferences, rotations and clinic schedules and evaluations.
-
Oversee CODA Accreditation Self-study of the Program.
-
Personnel Management
- Work with the Division Chief to assure that there is adequate faculty to accomplish the educational goals as described by CODA.
- Take a proactive role in recruiting.
- Assist in monitoring and evaluating Division faculty members’ performance as it relates to teaching in the graduate training program.
- Oversee supervision of staff associates directly involved with the graduate training program.
-
Assist the Division Chief in mentoring junior faculty in their professional development.
-
Planning
- Assist the Division Chief in budget processes and financial accountability.
-
Oversee the creation of the Divisional strategic plans as it relates to the orthodontic graduate training program.
-
Teaching
- Mentoring junior faculty.
-
Provide instruction to predoctoral and/or graduate students/residents as indicated and needed to fulfill the mission of the Division.
-
Research
-
Develop a focus area of scholarly activity with measurable productivity.
-
Service
- Provide patient care or other service activities related to the Division’s mission.
- Serve on appropriate College and University committees.
- Serve on State, National and/or international committees (e.g., editorial boards, board certification committees, etc.)
Interested applicants should contact and submit a UK Online Application at www.uky.edu/ukjobs.
Please include along with application:
1) Current Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application
For inquiries or questions, please direct them to Mark Dotson at mark.dotson@jacksonphysiciansearch.com at Jackson Physician Search. All applications and inquiries will be handled in a secure, sensitive, and confidential manner.
Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Ideal candidates would have a record of excellence in dental education, research, mentoring students and have a clear vision for the program.
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Orthodontic Assistant
Verify your credentials meet PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define minimum job requirements that match your actual qualifications. Make sure your orthodontic certifications, X-ray licensure, and state registration documents are current and match the job description your employer files with DOL exactly.
Target multi-location orthodontic group practices
Large orthodontic groups and DSO-affiliated practices file PERM petitions more routinely than solo offices. Practices with dedicated HR teams or in-house legal counsel are far more likely to have an established green card sponsorship process already in place.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter orthodontic and dental assistant roles by employers with active PERM and EB-3 filing history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-approaching offices that have never sponsored a foreign worker.
Confirm the prevailing wage before your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I or Level II wage for dental assistants in your target city before accepting an offer.
Understand how PERM recruitment delays affect your timeline
DOL requires employers to complete a mandatory recruitment period before filing PERM, which typically adds several months before your I-140 petition even begins. Factor this into your planning if you're on a temporary work visa with a fixed end date.
Ask about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility at your interview
If your priority date is current when your employer files the I-140, you may be able to file for adjustment of status concurrently. Confirm this with your employer's attorney early, as it can significantly shorten your total wait for a green card.
Green Card Orthodontic Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an orthodontic assistant qualify for an EB-3 green card?
Yes. Orthodontic assistants typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The role doesn't require an advanced degree, so EB-3 is the standard pathway rather than EB-2.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for orthodontic assistants?
Orthodontic assistant roles generally don't qualify for H-1B visas because they aren't classified as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree. The EB-3 green card route through PERM is the more practical path. It leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, has no annual lottery, and lets you stay with the sponsoring employer long-term without worrying about visa renewals.
How long does the EB-3 PERM process take for dental and orthodontic roles?
The full process from PERM filing to green card approval typically takes two to four years for most countries, though nationals of India and China face longer waits due to priority date backlogs. DOL's PERM processing currently adds six to eighteen months before your employer can even file the I-140 with USCIS. Planning ahead with a sponsoring employer is essential.
How do I find orthodontic employers that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for orthodontic and dental assistant positions at employers with verified EB-3 and PERM filing history. That's a more reliable signal than asking general job postings or relying on an employer's word during an interview. Targeting offices that have sponsored before dramatically reduces the time spent pursuing dead ends.
What happens to my green card sponsorship if I change jobs before the process is complete?
If you leave your sponsoring employer before your I-485 has been pending for 180 days, you generally lose your place in the process and your employer's PERM filing cannot be transferred to a new employer. After 180 days of I-485 pending, USCIS may allow portability to a similar role under AC21 provisions, but an immigration attorney should assess your specific situation before you make any move.