Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor (PRD)

University of the Pacific•Stockton, CA

77d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves teaching and clinical responsibilities within a dental school setting. The role requires a strong understanding of dental educational processes, including operative, prosthodontic, and restorative didactic concepts and techniques. The candidate will also be expected to stay current with dental materials and emerging digital applications. Key aspects of the role include project management, fostering a positive team culture, and producing professional written correspondence. The position emphasizes a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered, and humanistic dental education.

Requirements

DDS / DMD or international equivalent.
Valid CPR certification.
Hold or be eligible for a California Dental License.
Minimum 2 years teaching experience.
Clinical experience in all Restorative and Prosthodontic clinical procedures.
Experience in leading and mentoring teams.
Substantial experience and enthusiasm for course directing in Operative Dentistry.
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered, and humanistic dental education.
Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, email systems, databases, and other workplace software.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and digital tools.
Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and reliability.
Strong commitment to teamwork, collegiality, and timely communication and follow-through.
Ability to foster a positive, collaborative, and respectful team culture.
Ability to produce professional written reports and correspondence in a timely manner.
Ability to be organized.

Nice To Haves

Advanced training/qualifications in Operative Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Dental Materials, Cariology, or a related discipline.
Experience in curriculum development, course management, assessment, and student evaluation.
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population of patients, students, staff, faculty, and administration.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work effectively in a group setting.
Ability to provide effective student and peer calibration and development.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to demonstrate professional judgment in all situations.
Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Responsibilities

Teach dental school educational processes.
Provide instruction in Operative, Prosthodontic, and Restorative didactic concepts and techniques.
Stay current with dental materials and emerging digital applications.
Manage projects and deadlines effectively.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and respectful team culture.
Produce professional written reports and correspondence.
Lead and mentor teams.
Direct courses in Operative Dentistry.
Engage in curriculum development, course management, assessment, and student evaluation.
Communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Provide effective student and peer calibration and development.
Actively participate in local, regional, and national organizations and networks.
Attend and support school and university meetings and events.
Integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.