Clinical Instructor or Higher - General Dentistry
About The Position
Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit. Participates in course administration and instruction for the dental school curriculum. Develops and delivers an integrated curriculum, which blends basic science and clinical concepts, in collaboration with faculty members in other disciplines. Employs multiple teaching methods including case-based instruction, large- and small-group discussion, lecture, demonstration, simulation, team-based learning, and distance education. Provides formative and summative assessment of dental student performance. Provides individual support, feedback, and advice to dental students. Works closely with the course and curriculum committees, fellow faculty, and key administrators to accomplish the goals and objectives of the dental school's curriculum. Engages in clinical practice of general dentistry. Engages in advancement of scientific knowledge through research and/or scholarship. Serves the academic community through participation in institutional governance, such as committee work and other administrative duties. Contributes to the community through academically-related public service complementary to the institutional mission. Adheres to institutional policies and procedures. Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility. Upholds and promotes the values-based culture of TTUHSC El Paso.
Requirements
- D.M.D. or D.D.S. degree from a CODA-accredited dental school, or equivalent degree from a non-CODA accredited dental school with evidence of successful completion of CODA-accredited training program in general dentistry
- Successful completion of a CODA-accredited training program in general dentistry
- Texas Dental Licensure or eligibility for an unrestricted Texas Dental License
- A minimum of one-year experience in teaching general dentistry for clinical assistant professor or higher rank.
- Experience in teaching general dentistry in a clinically-integrated dentistry program to dental students
- Successful completion of a general practice residency or an advanced education in general dentistry program.
- Experience in the use of medical/dental imaging, laboratory findings, restorations, and clinical case-based scenarios in the teaching of general dentistry
- Clinical practice experience in general dentistry
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the development and delivery of an integrated dental curriculum
- Experience with innovative teaching methods, such as interactive large- and small-group formats, laboratory-based instruction, team-based learning, case-based learning, problem-based learning, and distance education
- Experience with curriculum and clinical management software systems
- Participation in national organizations or committees devoted to dental education
- Experience in dental education scholarship
- Experience in the development of grant proposals and the management of extramural funding
- Emerging or established regional or national reputation for clinical associate professor or higher rank
Responsibilities
- Participates in course administration and instruction for the dental school curriculum
- Develops and delivers an integrated curriculum, which blends basic science and clinical concepts, in collaboration with faculty members in other disciplines
- Employs multiple teaching methods including case-based instruction, large- and small-group discussion, lecture, demonstration, simulation, team-based learning, and distance education
- Provides formative and summative assessment of dental student performance
- Provides individual support, feedback, and advice to dental students
- Works closely with the course and curriculum committees, fellow faculty, and key administrators to accomplish the goals and objectives of the dental school's curriculum
- Engages in clinical practice of general dentistry
- Engages in advancement of scientific knowledge through research and/or scholarship
- Serves the academic community through participation in institutional governance, such as committee work and other administrative duties
- Contributes to the community through academically-related public service complementary to the institutional mission
- Adheres to institutional policies and procedures
- Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility
- Upholds and promotes the values-based culture of TTUHSC El Paso
Benefits
- Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
