About The Position

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is seeking a Clinical Faculty member for the Prosthodontics department. This role involves providing high-quality didactic and clinical instruction, collaborating with college staff and colleagues to enhance the learning experience, and potentially undertaking administrative duties. The position is on the Clinical Track.

Requirements

  • DDS/DMD or foreign equivalent dentistry degree
  • Professional doctoral-level teaching experience or minimum of three (3) years of experience working in private practice.
  • Knowledge of Dental Medicine - Comprehensive knowledge of the information/techniques needed in Dental Medicine. This includes symptoms/treatment planning.
  • Knowledge of Education/Training - Knowledge of principles/methods for curriculum/training design/teaching for individuals/groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • Thorough knowledge of the structure/content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • General knowledge of principles/processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of user satisfaction.
  • Knowledge of Digital Dentistry in Prosthodontics in classroom, preclinical and clinical education.
  • Knowledgeable in the area of CADCAM dentistry.
  • Experience directing CODA accredited courses in predoctoral and/or postgraduate education programs.
  • Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
  • Critical Thinking — Using logic/reasoning to identify the strengths/weaknesses of alternative solutions/approaches to problems.
  • Judgment/Decision Making — Considering the relative costs/benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand, asking questions as appropriate.
  • Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop/evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences/paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Learning Strategies — Selecting/using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning/teaching new things.
  • Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  • Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  • Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate/or assemble objects.
  • Must be able to work in a clinical setting.
  • Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.

Nice To Haves

  • Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Prosthodontics from CODA accredited institution.

Responsibilities

  • Provides high quality instruction in field of expertise, ensuring students meet course outcomes.
  • Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  • Selects and obtains materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  • Prepares course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Prepares materials for laboratory activities and course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Identifies specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  • Initiates, facilitates, and moderates classroom discussions.
  • Supervises laboratory sessions.
  • Assists students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.
  • Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and/or papers.
  • Compiles, administers, and grades examinations, or assigns this work to others.
  • Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  • Advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  • Acts as advisor to student organizations, ensuring adherence to college and university policies and procedures.
  • Assesses clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using a variety of methods.
  • Demonstrates patient care in clinical units of hospitals.
  • Able to demonstrate, supervise and assess the workflows established by the department of prosthodontics in fixed and removable prosthodontics.
  • Conducts research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  • Reviews papers for publication in journals.
  • Supervises undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  • Participates in campus and community events, such as giving presentations to the public.
  • Actively identifies opportunities and provides service relating to fields of expertise for the benefit of internal and external communities.
  • Collaborates with staff and colleagues to address teaching and research issues, and to improve students' learning experiences.
  • Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  • Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

  • competitive salaries
  • comprehensive benefits package
  • tuition waiver
  • retirement plan
  • excellent medical and dental plans
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