Clinical Assistant Professor - Periodontics

University of the Pacific; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA seeks a Periodontics educator with a DDS/DMD or equivalent and a post-doctoral certificate. The role requires teaching in an accredited dental school, experience in periodontics, and CPR certification.

Knowledge of interprofessional care and competency-based education is essential, with responsibilities spanning clinical and non-clinical duties. Preference is given to candidates with leadership abilities, research interest, and a commitment to diversity

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental school generalist teaching model, integrated interprofessional care, and competency-based education and assessment methodology.
• Accepted non-surgical and surgical protocols for the periodontal management of patients.
• Valid CPR certificate and post-doctoral credentialing in periodontics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a variety of duties in occasionally stressful non-clinical and clinical situations.
• Participate in weekend/evening events and meetings as required.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, residents, and students to advance department objectives.

Skills

Periodontics knowledge

Interprofessional care

Competency-based education

Teaching experience

Clinical practice

Education

DDS / DMD or equivalent

Certificate of Proficiency in Periodontics

CPR certification

Tools

World

Excel

AxiUm

PowerPoint

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of: Dental school generalist teaching model, integrated interprofessional care, and competency-based education and assessment methodology. Accepted non-surgical and surgical protocols for the periodontal management of patients. Computer software to include World, Excel, AxiUm and PowerPoint. Experience: Minimum two years teaching experience in an accredited dental school setting. Minimum of five years’ practice experience. Education DDS / DMD or equivalent. Certificate of Proficiency in Periodontics from a recognized U.S. post-doctoral program. Valid CPR certificate. Working Conditions: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be reasonably anticipated. Personal protective equipment is expected to be utilized. Position requires coordination of a variety of duties in occasionally stressful non-clinical and clinical situations. Requires occasional attendance at weekend/evening events and meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to: Promote the dental school vision, mission and core values. Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, residents, and students in a variety of ways to include direct conversation, email, text, meetings, etc. Provide patient-centered care in a humanistic environment. Reflect, self-assess, and think critically. Maintain confidentiality of information. Demonstrate professional judgment. Effectively manage projects and deadlines. Work independently and efficiently. Other: Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.