Adjunct Faculty - Prosthodontics

Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

The College of Dental Medicine at Nova Southeastern University seeks an adjunct faculty member to assist with clinical and didactic training of dental students. This role involves preparing and delivering instruction, evaluating student performance, and maintaining a conducive learning environment.

Applicants must possess a DDS/DMD or foreign equivalent degree in dentistry. The position offers an opportunity to engage with diverse student needs in a supportive educational setting.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of information and techniques in Dental Medicine.
• Knowledge of curriculum design and teaching principles.
• Thorough knowledge of English structure, composition, and grammar.
• Customer service principles knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver instruction to dental students.
• Facilitate activities in classrooms and clinics.
• Act as a liaison between students and faculty course director.
• Evaluate student performance and learning.

Skills

Instructing

Critical Thinking

Judgment/Decision Making

Active Listening

Active Learning

Complex Problem Solving

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Learning Strategies

Education

DDS/DMD or foreign equivalent dentistry degree

Job description

Primary Purpose

The College of Dental Medicine at Nova Southeastern University is seeking adjunct faculty to assist with the clinical and didactic training of dental students under the direction of the Department Chair of the Department of Prosthodontics.

Job Category

Non‑Exempt

Pay Basis

Hourly

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare and deliver instruction to dental students.
• Facilitate activities in the classroom, simulation laboratory, clinic, and other settings.
• Act as a liaison between the students and the faculty course director.
• Provide and facilitate examinations, including grading consistent with course requirements.
• Teach or facilitate classes on varied schedules to accommodate diverse student needs.
• Follow the course curriculum as assigned.
• Prepare assignments.
• Evaluate student performance and learning.
• Maintain an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success.
• Assess clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using a variety of methods.
• Demonstrate patient care in clinical units.
• Complete NSU mandatory trainings (HIPAA, technology, Canvas, etc.).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Knowledge:
  • Dental Medicine – comprehensive knowledge of information and techniques needed in Dental Medicine.
  • Education/Training – knowledge of curriculum design and teaching principles.
  • English Language – thorough knowledge of English structure, composition, and grammar.
  • Customer Service – knowledge of customer service principles and user satisfaction evaluation.
• Skills:
  • Instructing – teaching others how to perform tasks.
  • Critical Thinking – logical reasoning to evaluate solutions.
  • Judgment/Decision Making – selecting appropriate actions based on costs and benefits.
  • Active Listening – giving full attention and understanding others.
  • Active Learning – applying new information to future decision making.
  • Complex Problem Solving – developing and implementing solutions for complex problems.
  • Speaking – conveying information effectively.
  • Reading Comprehension – understanding written documents.
  • Learning Strategies – selecting appropriate instructional methods.
• Abilities:
  • Finger Dexterity – precise finger movements.
  • Deductive Reasoning – applying general rules to specific problems.
  • Inductive Reasoning – forming general rules from specific information.
  • Speech Clarity – speaking clearly.
  • Fluency of Ideas – generating multiple ideas on a topic.
  • Problem Sensitivity – detecting potential problems.
  • Oral Comprehension – understanding spoken information.
  • Oral Expression – communicating information orally.
  • Written Comprehension – understanding written material.
  • Written Expression – communicating information in writing.
• Physical Requirements
  • Speech Recognition.
  • Speech Clarity.
  • Near Vision.
  • Manual Dexterity.
  • Exposure to sitting/standing during duties.
  • Use of equipment such as pens, pencils, mobile devices, keyboards.
  • Travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
  • Work nights or weekends.
  • Lift, pull, push up to 25 pounds.

Required Education

DDS/DMD or foreign equivalent dentistry degree.

Required Experience

Not specified.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Additional Information

Job is not safety sensitive.

Background Screening Required

No.

EEO Statement

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Sensitivity Disclaimer

Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.