Assistant Professor - Preclinical General Dentist

Assistant Professor - Preclinical General Dentist

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Position Title Assistant Professor - Preclinical General Dentist

Position Control Number F01017

Type of Position Position Status Part-time

Campus Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

Position Location California

Department 1901-College of Dental Medicine

Job Summary Supervise dental students in educational activities at Western

U College of Dental Medicine according to standards of the College of Dental Medicine (CDM) with a primary role if CDM pre-clinical education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess these skills, abilities and knowledge or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Recognized knowledge and experience in a broad range of general dentistry diagnostic and treatment services.
• Ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to interact in an effective and positive manner with individuals of diverse backgrounds, including administration, faculty, residents and/or students, staff, patients, and outside contacts.
• Ability to effectively conduct detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities in an academic environment

Required Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or equivalent.
• Licensure: Active California dental license or be qualified to obtain licensure or faculty special permit in California.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a residency program in General Practice Residency or Advanced Education in General Dentistry.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of clinical practice experience.
  • Experience in supervising students and/or residents in a preclinical and/or clinical academic setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching: Supervise, assist, and teach students in diagnosis, treatment planning, and performance of all phases of general dentistry including digital dentistry, removable prosthodontics, endodontics, surgical extractions, and treatment of medically complex patients, primarily in a preclinical environment.
• Provide instruction and supervise oral health care in a peer-to-peer clinical setting.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for students, providing feedback on individual performance and resources for improvement as appropriate.
• Mentor assigned dental students, primarily from the D1 and D2 year classes, through role modeling professionalism, advising, teaching, facilitating group discussion, and providing assessment in the preclinical program.
• Maintain calibration with and set an example for students by following CDM clinical and administrative protocols and procedures.
• Assist with the implementation of an efficient, educational program by creating simulation assignments and learning activities in area of expertise or interest, that supports the educational mission and financial objectives of the College.
• Maintain intellectual integrity and strive for academic excellence.
• Set an example of professional and humanistic behavior.
• Display excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Additional Teaching Responsibilities: Participate in relevant professional development activities and maintain continuing education as needed for licensure.
• Utilize evidence-based or scientifically founded information and pedagogical techniques while fulfilling assigned teaching and clinical supervision duties.
• Participate in presentation or publication of creative scholarly activity where appropriate and where the opportunity exists.

Key Responsibilities

• Research: Participate as appropriate and as time permits in research projects, studies and surveys which are conducted in accord with University and College research plans and objectives.
• Service.
• Serve on appropriate…