Position Information
Position/Rank Craniofacial Orthodontist - Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Department 00262 - Plastic & Reconstruct Surgery
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin August 1, 2026
Details
Craniofacial Orthodontist
The Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Utah is seeking a board-eligible or ABO board-certified Craniofacial Orthodontist to join our multidisciplinary team beginning August 1, 2025. Applicants must have completed a 12-month university-based craniofacial orthodontic fellowship, preferably hospital-based.
This is a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor level on the Clinical Track. The position supports program growth associated with:
Expansion to the new Lehi Hospital craniofacial program
Coverage for the Salt Lake Primary Children’s Hospital orthodontic clinic
Addition of a second Cleft Team Clinic beginning March 2026
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
Provide comprehensive orthodontic evaluation and treatment for congenital and acquired craniofacial anomalies, cleft conditions, and facial trauma from infancy through adulthood.
Deliver care in outpatient, inpatient, and operating-room settings.
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary cleft and craniofacial team, plastic surgeons, speech pathologists, pediatric specialists, and other providers.
Establish and maintain an orthodontic practice within the University of Utah Health system.
Participate in education, team conferences, and outreach to offsite satellite clinics in the Salt Lake Valley.
Qualifications Required:
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
DDS , DMD , or equivalent degree
Completion of a 12-month university-based craniofacial orthodontic fellowship (hospital-based preferred)
Utah State Dental License
Ability to obtain credentials with the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital
About University of Utah Health
University of Utah Health is a nationally recognized academic health system known for excellence, compassion, collaboration, and innovation. We value candidates who are committed to fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, diversity, and respect. Our mission-driven teams strive to provide exceptional patient-focused care for our community.
Application Instructions
Please apply online at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/195515
Required application materials:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
For questions, please contact: Kallie Handy, Director, Division of Plastic Surgery – [email protected]
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
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Notice
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Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date 01/27/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN03997F
Type Faculty
