ASDOH - Assistant/Associate Professor, Prosthodontics/Advanced Restorative Dentistry

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A.T. Still University is seeking a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Prosthodontics and Advanced Restorative Dentistry. The role involves teaching, supervising students, and providing patient care in a collegial environment. Comprehensive benefits are offered, and applicants may qualify for loan repayment programs.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in patient care involving prosthodontics and advanced restorative dentistry.
• Skilled in all phases of general dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct teaching, scholarship, service, and patient care.
• Provide preclinical and clinical supervision in the Simulation Lab and clinics.
• Supervise predoctoral dental students in patient care activities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

DDS/DMD Degree

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) is seeking a full-time exempt Assistant/Associate Professor of Prosthodontics and Advanced Restorative Dentistry 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 a humanistic learning environment.
2. Teaching: Provide preclinical and clinical supervision as a dentist in the Simulation Lab and ASDOH clinics; effectively deliver lectures, seminars, and clinical assignments focused on restorative dentistry, prosthodontic, and advanced restorative techniques.
3. Service: Participate in committees, faculty governance, professional societies, community events, and continuing education (CE) provision.
4. Patient Care and Treatment: Provide direct patient care in ASDOH Clinics supporting community service, efficient clinic operations, student/resident education, or when in the best interest of the patient.
5. Scholarship: Establish and maintain scholarly or research activities in your area of expertise, aligned with your scheduled workload.
6. Clinical Supervision: Supervise predoctoral dental students in patient care activities within general dentistry, focusing on prosthodontics and advanced restorative dentistry.
7. Documentation: Complete documentation on student performance and progress; review and approve Electronic Health Records (EHR).
8. Policy Enforcement: Enforce clinic policies including infection control, quality improvement, risk management, and recordkeeping, ensuring safety.
9. Patient Care: Provide general dentistry and applicable specialty services supporting the school’s mission, including community service and complex treatments beyond student scope.
10. Student Instruction: Instruct students in the simulation clinic; collaborate on student performance assessments.
11. Assignments & Responsibilities: Carry out lectures, seminars, clinical duties, and assessments effectively.
12. Mentoring: Be available for student mentoring and consultation.
13. Other duties: As assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• DDS/DMD degree required.
• 3-5 years of experience in patient care involving prosthodontics and advanced restorative dentistry, including CAD/CAM techniques.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; self-directed and proactive; skilled in all phases of general dentistry.
• Supportive of a collegial environment among students, faculty, and staff.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits typically begin the first of the month following hire. More information is available at atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

Applicants may be eligible for the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP), funded through a HRSA grant (Federal Award ID: D8743533). Eligibility, application procedures, and criteria will be provided upon request. Funding is competitive and not guaranteed.