The Division of Pain Medicine at Stanford University, in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, is seeking an outstanding Oral Facial Pain Specialist to join our innovative team as Clinical Associate Professor in the Clinician Educator Line. This position combines clinical excellence, research, and educational opportunities within the field of oral and facial pain management.

• The major criterion for appointment as Clinician Educators is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, teaching, administrative and/or scholarship appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oral Facial Pain Management & Interdisciplinary Procedures: Diagnostic skill and treatment expertise in dental, oral, musculoskeletal and neurological causes of facial pain. Experience and comfort with facial nerve blocks, TMJ injections and muscle injections as well as experience with Botox injections. Expertise in interpreting MRI and CT of the jaw. Ultrasound experience not necessary but encouraged.  
• Billing and Insurance: Navigate billing for dental services through medical insurance, overcoming obstacles related to DME rules that prevent device use.
• Clinical Procedures: Conduct trigger point injections in the temple area and manage related clinical interventions.
• Collaborative Research: Participate in collaborative research efforts focused on advancing oral and facial pain treatments.

Qualifications:

• DMD or DDS with fellowship training in Oral Facial Pain is required.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care with a proven record of scholarly achievement.
• Strong mentoring and teaching capabilities.
• Ability to conduct collaborative research in oral and facial pain.
• Proven track record of collaboration in a team science environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor and engage in clinical teaching.

Additional Opportunities:

• Professional Development: Opportunities for career advancement through mentorship, collaborative research, and continued learning.
• Faculty and Fellowship: Potential involvement with UML Dental Faculty and mentoring future fellows as the department experiences subspecialty growth.

Compensation and Benefits:

The expected base pay range for this position is: $330,000–$360,000.

This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It does not include all components of the School of Medicine’s faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs. For more information about compensation and our wide-range of benefits, including housing assistance, please contact the hiring department.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Apply today to become part of Stanford’s leading Pain Medicine Division! Submit your CV and a brief letter of interest. For questions, contact Wendy Schadle at wendy3@stanford.edu.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine; The School of Medicine; and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals. Additional information about Stanford's IDEAL initiative may be found here: https://ideal.stanford.edu/about-ideal.

About Stanford University

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