Faculty (Rank TBD)/Director – PG Orthodontics - 993874

NSU•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is seeking a Faculty (Rank TBD)/Director for its Advanced Education Program in Orthodontics. This role directs the didactic and clinical care initiatives to ensure residents meet course outcomes and provides direct resident supervision in the clinics. The position may involve additional administrative duties and is on the Clinical Track. NSU offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and is a tobacco-free university.

Requirements

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Orthodontics from CODA accredited institution.
Board certified from the American Board of Orthodontics.
DDS/DMD or foreign equivalent dentistry degree.
Professional doctoral-level teaching experience or minimum of three (3) years of experience working in private practice, as an Orthodontist.
Knowledge of Oral Healthcare- Comprehensive knowledge of the information and contemporary research techniques used in Dentistry to diagnose and treat patients. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventative health-care measures.
Knowledge of Education and Training - General knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Thorough knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
General knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of user satisfaction.
Proficient skills in talking to others to convey information effectively.
Proficient skills in teaching others how to do something.
Proficient understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Proficient skills in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Proficient skills in selecting/using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning/teaching new things.
Proficient skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand, asking questions as appropriate.
Proficient in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Proficient skills in using logic/reasoning to identify the strengths/weaknesses of alternative solutions/approaches to problems.
Proficient skills in considering the relative costs/benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop/evaluate options and implement solutions.
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate/or assemble objects.
The ability to keep your hand/arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Must be able to work in a clinical setting.
Must be able to travel on either a daily and/or overnight basis.
Follow NSU’s employee and faculty policies and adhere to the “Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct and Ethical Behavior for Employees”.
Treat colleagues with civility and respect.

Nice To Haves

For Assistant Professor rank: College-level teaching experience.
For Associate Professor rank: Continued professional growth and success in full-time university teaching for four (4) years at the rank of Assistant Professor; scholarly contributions to the university, higher education, or one's academic area(s) of specialization that have received peer recognition.
For Professor rank: Continued professional growth and success in full-time university teaching for five (5) years at the rank of Associate Professor; significant scholarly contributions to the university, higher education, or one's academic area(s) of specialization that have that have been recognized as substantial by one's peers.

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.
Conducts research in a particular field of knowledge and publishes findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Writes grant proposals to procure external research funding.
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 services relating to fields of expertise for the benefit of internal and external communities.
Oversees the didactic and clinical care initiatives of the Advanced Education Program in Orthodontics.
Provides direct resident supervision in the clinic.
Facilitates the clinical experience for residents.
Monitors the emergency schedule and coverage during work hours and after work hours.
Serves as liaison between faculty, college administration, and residents.
Identifies process improvement opportunities and implements changes to improve efficiency.
Develops and reviews clinic policies and procedures.
Plans and conducts meetings with faculty, staff, and residents regarding clinic activities.
Designs and coordinates quality and outcomes measures for clinical, operational and research purposes.
Organizes necessary training/seminars for faculty and residents in the areas relevant to clinical dentistry as it relates to the necessary skills required by residents.
Monitors compliance with requirements set by NSU College of Dental Medicine.
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.
Participates in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Mentors junior and adjunct faculty members.
Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Completes projects as required.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.