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.
For questions, please contact: Kallie Handy, Director, Division of Plastic Surgery – kallie.handy@hsc.utah.edu
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.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty, and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
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. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are 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.
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
