ASDOH - Assistant/Associate Professor, Special Care Dentistry

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

Job summary

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health is seeking a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor in Special Care Dentistry. The role involves teaching, patient care, and administrative duties, promoting a diverse and respectful environment.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct teaching, scholarship, service and patient care.
• Provide clinical supervision and didactic instruction.
• Participate in committees and community events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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 full-time Assistant/Associate Professor, Special Care Dentistry on the Mesa, Arizona campus.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Service - Participate in committees, faculty governance, professional societies and associations, community events, and provision of CE.
• Scholarship - Establish and maintain scholarly and/or research activity in area of expertise, at level consistent with scheduled annual workload.

Requirements

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

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.