ASDOH - Assistant Professor, CCU Clinical Faculty (0.8 FTE)

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Arizona seeks a full-time General Dentist at the Assistant Professor level. The role involves teaching, patient care, and mentoring dental students while promoting a collegial and diverse learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a DDS or DMD degree, with experience in clinical teaching and general dentistry. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in private practice or advanced graduate training as a general dentist or prosthodontist.
• Experience in clinical dental teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct teaching, scholarship, service, and patient care aligned with the mission and goals.
• Supervise predoctoral dental students in patient care activities.
• Provide direct patient care supporting community service and student education.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Self-directed

Proactive Approach

Education

DDS or 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 General Dentist for the CCU Clinic at the Assistant Professor level. This is a 0.8 FTE position on the Mesa, Arizona campus. The Assistant Professor will conduct teaching, patient care, scholarly, and service activities to support the mission, goals, and objectives of the School and University. The primary responsibility is to facilitate students' clinical experience, from foundational knowledge and clinical skills to demonstrating competency in patient-centered care that integrates biomedical, behavioral, and clinical sciences.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. General: Promote an atmosphere of respect, collegiality, diversity, social justice, and a humanistic learning environment.
2. General: Conduct teaching, scholarship, service, and patient care aligned with the mission and goals of ASDOH and ATSU.
3. Teaching: Provide clinical supervision in the CCUs or other clinics; carry out lectures, seminars, preclinical, and clinical assignments effectively.
4. Service: Participate in committees, faculty governance, professional societies, community events.
5. Scholarship: Establish and maintain activity in your area of expertise as workload allows.
6. Clinical Supervision: Supervise predoctoral dental students in patient care activities within general dentistry scope.
7. Documentation: Complete documentation on student performance; review and approve Electronic Health Records (EHR).
8. Clinic Policy Enforcement: Enforce infection control, quality improvement, risk management, recordkeeping, and safety protocols.
9. Patient Care: Provide direct patient care supporting community service, efficient clinic operations, and student education, especially for complex cases.
10. Student Instruction: Instruct students in the simulation clinic; collaborate on student performance assessments.
11. Assignments: Carry out lectures, seminars, clinical responsibilities, including student assessments.
12. Mentorship: Be available for student mentoring and consultation.
13. Other Responsibilities: As assigned.

Experience & Education:

1. DDS or DMD degree required.
2. Three to five years of experience in private practice or advanced graduate training as a general dentist or prosthodontist.
3. Experience in clinical dental teaching preferred.
4. Knowledge of current techniques and skills in general dentistry.
5. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
6. Self-directed and proactive approach.
7. Highly skilled in general dentistry.
8. Eligible for Arizona Dental License.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits typically begin the month after 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. Eligibility, application procedures, and criteria will be provided upon request. Selection is competitive and not guaranteed.