ASDOH - Assistant/Associate Professor Clinical Dental Faculty

A T Still University of Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental education is seeking a dedicated Assistant/Associate Professor Clinical Dental Faculty for its Mesa campus. This full-time position involves teaching, patient care, and administration, focusing on special care dentistry. The role promotes a collaborative and respectful learning environment while engaging in community service and scholarly activities. Ideal candidates will have a DDS/DMD degree and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Join a team committed to excellence in dental education and patient care, making a meaningful impact in the lives of students and the community.

Qualifications

• Two to three years' clinical teaching experience preferred.
• Eligibility for Arizona Dental License is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct teaching, scholarship, service, and patient care in support of ASDOH's mission.
• Provide clinical supervision and didactic instruction to students and residents.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Crisis Management

Education

DDS/DMD degree

Job description

Description

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) is seeking full-time Assistant/Associate Professor Clinical Dental Faculty on the Mesa, Arizona campus.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. General - Conduct teaching, scholarship, service and patient care in support of the mission and goals of ASDOH and ATSU. Promote an atmosphere of respect, collegiality, commitment to diversity and social justice, and humanistic learning environment.
2. Teaching – In collaboration with the Director of Special Care Dentistry and other responsible faculty and administrators, provide clinical supervision and didactic instruction to predoctoral students and AEGD residents in general dentistry for special needs patients that integrates biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences, and effectively carry out supporting lecture, seminar, and other didactic instruction for the students and residents.
3. Patient Care and Treatment - Provide direct patient care in the ACC that supports community service, efficient clinic operations, student/resident education, or when in the best interest of the patient.
4. Administration – Assist in the administrative aspects of Special Care Clinic as assigned by the Director of Special Care Dentistry consistent with program goals and accreditation, and regulatory compliance.
5. Service – Participate in committees, faculty governance, professional societies and associations, community events, and provision of CE.
6. Scholarship - Establish and maintain scholarly and/or research activity in area of expertise, at level consistent with scheduled annual workload.

Requirements:

1. DDS/DMD degree required.
2. Two to three years' clinical teaching experience preferred, GPR or AEGD, advanced training in special care.
3. Excellent leadership and communication skills - able to deliver clear, concise directions and leadership.
4. Excellent problem solving and crisis management skills.
5. Experience in clinical dental teaching is preferred.
6. Eligibility for Arizona Dental License.