Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans is seeking applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor as faculty in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department.

This is a full-time position in the tenure or clinical-track at an assistant, associate, or professor level to be based in New Orleans.

The OMS department’s primary responsibility is the training and development of surgical trainees providing:

• Didactic instruction
• Clinical supervision for residents, externs, medical and dental students in the LSU School of Dentistry, affiliated hospital clinics, ORs
• Meeting the OMS treatment needs of the community

Our 6-year integrated OMS – MD residency program is regarded as one of the busiest and best CODA accredited training programs in the country. The department has a long history of recruiting quality students/residents and graduating top-rated clinicians.

Candidates will also have the option to:

• Participate in the Faculty Practice
• Provide call coverage at our level 1 trauma University Medical Center New Orleans, affiliated hospitals, and LSU School of Dentistry.

Salary/rank commensurate with experience/qualifications.

A past record of scholarly activity is desirable, and the pursuit of scholarly activity is expected. Numerous opportunities for collaboration exist within the school of dentistry and the LSU Health Science Center at New Orleans.

The ideal candidate must have demonstrated evidence of a strong commitment to:

• Teaching
• Mentoring
• Leadership
• Patient care
• Service
• Scholarship

The ability to practice full scope and proficiency in facial trauma surgery is critical. Preference will be given to those with a special interest and experience in orthognathic, and temporomandibular joint surgery. A record of scholarly activity is desirable, and the pursuit of scholarly activity is expected.

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including:

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Generous annual and sick leave
• 14 paid holidays per year
• An employee health primary care clinic

See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC , New Orleans – Benefits

Other employee benefits include:

• A full-service credit union
• Wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses
• Employee assistance program
• Campus assistance program
• Pet insurance option

More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits