Assistant Clinical Practice Leader

Touro University New York•Albuquerque, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Directly reporting to the assigned Clinical Practice Leader, the Assistant Clinical Practice Leader (ACPL) at the Touro College of Dental Medicine's clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico will have the responsibility of providing support to the Clinical Practice Leader as it pertains to day-to-day operations of the clinic and student advising/support.

Requirements

A D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school or equivalent and previous teaching experience.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to maintain and uphold an educational/clinical environment that promotes collegiality and collaboration.
Demonstrated professionalism and high ethical standards in a health science educational setting is essential.
Dental License registration
The applicant must be eligible for licensure in the state of New Mexico.

Nice To Haves

A track record of scholarly activity and outstanding patient care is highly desirable, as well as demonstration of or likely commitment to diversity-related teaching/research/service.
Engagement and familiarity in curriculum development and digital dentistry technology and experience in faculty calibration is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide primary advisory role to the D3 and D4 students
Initiate and guide student doctor/patient interaction and assist in transition to clinical practice
Assist in patient assignments or redistribution to student doctors based on needs
Provide guidance and direction in care of patients by monitoring treatment planning, progress, and performance
Model and advise students on professionalism and practice management techniques
Assist the Patient Care Coordinator in solving patient related problems
Review each student's performance related to: Dental practice and patient resourceso Professional progress (individual and group), Patient treatment goals (establishing goals & reaching those goals), Individual student needs and related time utilization
Report instances of misconduct to the Director of Clinical Education
Ensure adequate clinical coverage by approving faculty time away when the CPL is unavailable
Ensure calibration of clinical faculty
Complete Quarterly Reviews of student activity
Maintain records on the student's development toward competency
Periodic meetings with other CPL's, ACPL's and Clinic Directors
Miscellaneous tasks and duties may be requested by assigned Clinical Practice Leader or leadership of TCDM