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Title: CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Employee Type: Faculty

Department: LSUNO Oral Surgery

Campus Location: ORAL SURGERY/DENTAL SCH/BOX 22

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Seeking a skilled Dental Anesthesiologist (DDS/DMD + residency) for our Ambulatory Surgery Center in the School of Dentistry. Deliver safe sedation/general anesthesia, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (oral surgeons, pediatric dentists, general dentists, faculty), and train residents—80% clinical effort. Expertise in pharmacology, patient risk assessment, communication, and emergencies is required. Enhance outcomes, ensure compliance, and elevate our program. Louisiana license + sedation permit essential.

Other Information About the Position

Dental Anesthesiologist provides specialized anesthesia services for oral / maxillofacial surgery procedures, pediatric dental procedures, and general dental procedures in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) setting, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams including oral surgeons, pediatric dentist, general dentists, and other dental faculty. They manage patient safety across preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases for complex cases like wisdom tooth extractions, implants, and jaw reconstructions

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: DDS/DMD

Certifications or Licenses Required: Active state dental license (DDS/DMD) and general anesthesia permit; BLS; ACLS; PALS

Type of experience required to perform the job: DDS/DMD from an accredited dental school, plus completion of a CODA-accredited Dental Anesthesiology residency program

Additional Information About Our School/Department

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; and 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, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage:  Additional Benefits