Clinical Dental Educator & Residency Mentor

SIU Medicine; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SIU Medicine in Springfield invites applications for a dental clinician-educator to provide patient care and supervise learners within the Center for Family Medicine dental program.

The role emphasizes teaching, direct service, and administrative duties, with involvement in research and quality improvement initiatives. Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD and be licensed or eligible in Illinois, while addressing needs of diverse populations.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD completed by hire.
• Licensed or Licensed Eligible to Practice Dentistry in Illinois.
• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority and low-income populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor dental students and residents at the Springfield site.
• Provide direct dental services to SIU CFM patients and supervise staff in care delivery.
• Develop and facilitate core curriculum conferences for residency training and integration with primary care.
• Engage in quality improvement, center peer review, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical dentistry

Education

DDS or DMD

Job description

SIU Medicine in Springfield invites applications for a dental clinician-educator to provide patient care and supervise learners within the Center for Family Medicine dental program.

The role emphasizes teaching, direct service, and administrative duties, with involvement in research and quality improvement initiatives. Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD and be licensed or eligible in Illinois, while addressing needs of diverse populations.