Position Overview

The Austin Institute of Dental Medicine (AIDM) is seeking a Clinic Director for Pediatric Dentistry to lead and operate its pediatric dental service line within a comprehensive academic clinical enterprise.

This position is designed for a pediatric dentist who wishes to function as the primary clinical leader and provider for pediatric dentistry in a setting that mirrors the scope, pace, and autonomy of a modern private practice—while benefiting from the stability, infrastructure, and interdisciplinary collaboration of an academic institution.

The Clinic Director will oversee all pediatric patient care at AIDM, serve as the primary pediatric provider, and support resident education through clinical supervision and interdisciplinary collaboration. This is a clinically focused leadership role, not a traditional academic administrative appointment.

Clinical Practice Environment

AIDM operates within one of the largest dental clinical environments in T exas and is intentionally structured to support efficient, high-quality clinical practice.

The Pediatric Dentistry Clinic Director will work within an environment that includes:

• Ownership of the Pediatric Patient Base: The Clinic Director will see the full scope of AIDM’s pediatric patients and lead pediatric clinical services across the institute
• Private-Practice–Like Workflow: Efficient scheduling, dedicated pediatric operatories, and robust administrative support to allow sustained clinical productivity
• Integrated Specialty Support: Close collaboration with Orthodontics, AEGD, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Anesthesiology, and Dental Radiology

Leadership & Educational Role

In addition to clinical care, the Clinic Director will:

• Provide chairside supervision and clinical guidance to residents from AEGD and specialty programs involved in pediatric care
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, particularly for complex pediatric and medically involved patients
• Help establish and maintain clinical protocols, quality standards, and patient experience benchmarks within the pediatric service line
• Serve as a clinical mentor while maintaining a primary focus on patient care and clinic operations
• The educational component is designed to support the clinical mission, not detract from productivity or autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver comprehensive pediatric dental care, including behavior management, preventive care, restorative dentistry, and interceptive treatment
• Serve as the clinical leader for pediatric dentistry within AIDM
• Support resident education through supervision, consultation, and interdisciplinary case collaboration
• Maintain high standards of clinical quality, safety, and patient-centered care
• Collaborate with institutional leadership on growth and integration of pediatric services
• Compensation & Appointment Structure
• This role offers competitive, productivity-aligned compensation comparable to a high-performing pediatric group practice, combined with the benefits and stability of
• an academic institution.
• Compensation reflects clinical volume, scope, and leadership responsibility
• Structured within an academic institution while maintaining a private-practice–like earnings model
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions, and institutional support

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Interested candidates should submit:

1) Curriculum Vitae

2) A brief letter of interest describing clinical background and interest in a leadership role within an academic clinical environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Austin Institute of Dental Medicine is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

• Education: DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent
• Training: Completion of a CODA-accredited Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry
• Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Dentistry

Experience:

• Demonstrated success in comprehensive pediatric dental practice
• Interest in clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary environment
• Licensure: Eligible for a full Texas dental license

About Austin Institute of Dental Medicine

The Austin Institute of Dental Medicine (AIDM) is an emerging academic dental institution dedicated to advancing postgraduate dental education through an integrated, patient-centered, and interdisciplinary model of care. Founded with the goal of rethinking how dentists are trained in a rapidly evolving clinical landscape, AIDM brings together the rigor of academic medicine with the operational sophistication of a modern clinical enterprise. The institution is purpose-built to support advanced clinical training, faculty scholarship, and high-quality patient care within a unified academic environment. AIDM’s educational philosophy emphasizes comprehensive care, continuity of treatment, and close collaboration between general dentistry and dental specialties. Training programs are designed to foster clinical judgment, professionalism, and accountability, preparing graduates to manage complex cases while maintaining a strong foundation in humanistic, patient-centered practice. The Institute is housed in a newly constructed, multi-specialty clinical facility in Austin, Texas, featuring a large-scale clinical footprint, advanced digital infrastructure, and an onsite Ambulatory S...urgery Center. This environment enables integrated care delivery and supports interdisciplinary education across general dentistry and specialty disciplines. AIDM is committed to developing CODA-accredited postgraduate training programs that meet national standards while remaining responsive to contemporary clinical practice. The institution prioritizes thoughtful program design, faculty engagement, and continuous quality improvement to ensure educational excellence and long-term sustainability. At its core, AIDM is guided by a belief that the future of dental education lies in integration rather than fragmentation, mentorship rather than volume, and clinical excellence grounded in professionalism and trust. Through this approach, the Institute seeks to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of dental education and to the communities it serves.

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