Clinical Instructor or Higher - Orthodontics
About The Position
Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, with some variation by academic unit. Participates in clinical and pre-clinical instruction for dental students. Delivers an integrated curriculum, which blends basic science and clinical concepts. Employs multiple teaching methods, including case-based instruction, 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. Engages in clinical practice of orthodontics. 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./D.D.S. from a CODA-accredited dental school, or equivalent degree from a non-CODA accredited dental school
- Successful completion of a CODA-accredited training program in orthodontics
- Texas Dental Licensure or eligibility for an unrestricted Texas Dental License
- A minimum of one-year experience in teaching orthodontics for clinical assistant professor or higher rank
Nice To Haves
- Board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics
- Experience in the use of medical/dental imaging, laboratory findings, restorations, and clinical case-based scenario in the teaching of Orthodontics
- Experience in 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 the rank of clinical associate professor or higher
Responsibilities
- Participates in clinical and pre-clinical instruction for dental students
- Delivers an integrated curriculum, which blends basic science and clinical concepts
- Employs multiple teaching methods, including case-based instruction, 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
- Engages in clinical practice of orthodontics
- 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
