Clinical Assistant Professor, Periodontist- IL- College of Dental Medicine

Midwestern University US; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Clinical Assistant Professor, Periodontist - IL - College of Dental Medicine

Job Category: Faculty

Requisition Number: CLINI003518

Posted: August 23, 2023

Full-Time

Locations

Illinois Dental Clinic
Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA

Description

The Clinical Assistant Professor – Periodontist Faculty should have earned a DDS/DMD degree, or equivalent, and a certificate of completion in a CODA accredited post-doctoral training in Periodontics or must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of practice with primary focus in Periodontics. Candidates must be licensed or be eligible for and obtain licensure to practice dentistry in the State of Illinois. A DEA License is also required. The ideal candidate will be committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities, possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, faculty, and patients.

Reporting to the Assistant/Associate Dean, Clinical Education, the Clinical Assistant Professor – Periodontist will:

• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice of Periodontics.
• Supervise the safe provision of periodontal treatment by predoctoral dental students.
• Ensure that the care provided is patient-centered, interdisciplinary, based on evidence, and occurs in a compassionate manner.
• Provide treatment within treatment plans driven by the comprehensive needs of the patient, under the direction of the Clinical Care Coordinators.
• Oversee the provision of urgent care that ensures patient stabilization and pain relief.
• Consult with patients, providing Periodontic treatment recommendations for the students and General Practice Faculty in the treatment planning of patients.
• Assist the Assistant/Associate Dean of Clinical Education, as needed, in resolving patient management issues.
• Exemplify life-long learning for pre-doctoral students and fellow faculty by being willing to learn and use emerging technologies in patient care as approved by the CDMI.

Clinic Operations and Quality Improvement

• Work with the CDMI Administrative team to manage the operational aspects of the Periodontic suite, maintaining an environment of quality patient care and excellent student learning.
• Participate in compliance with federal, state, local, and University/College protocols (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, Infection Control, and Clinic Manuals).
• Contribute to faculty standardization in the provision of Periodontic treatment that follows CDMI protocols.
• Participate with all faculty in implementing continuous quality improvement (CQI) strategies such as the review of clinical records and audits of patient care progress.
• Assess treatment outcomes and promote a teaching, non-punitive environment that strives to prevent adverse treatment outcomes.
• Advise the Assistant/Associate Dean for Clinical Sciences on college-wide academic issues to assist in moving the institution to its vision of academic excellence in periodontics.
• Establish a welcoming atmosphere to improve morale and promote collegiality among students, staff, and faculty.

Clinical and Didactic Education

• Participate in course-related activities for CDMI students and faculty.
• Develop and deliver didactic Periodontal lectures for CDMI faculty and students.
• Clinically supervise students in Periodontal diagnosis and treatment.
• Provide clinical instruction, feedback, and assessment to students.
• Utilize and share EHR-generated reports to monitor student clinical activity within the area of Periodontics.
• Interact with students and faculty members as required to monitor and assess student performance, providing effective feedback and coordinating ongoing remedial actions as needed.
• Work with CCC in identifying students having difficulty as needed.
• Conduct periodic meetings regarding the students with CCC and suite faculty as needed.
• Advise students on professional conduct and practice management and assist faculty and staff in solving patient-related problems.
• Prepare and provide pertinent information regarding student progress as requested by the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
• Maintain an open-door policy for students in need of counseling.

Qualifications

Education

Required: Doctorate or better.

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