Clinical Faculty (Rank TBD) – Prosthodontics – 995579

NSU•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•Onsite

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.