Clinical Faculty - Clinical Oral Healthcare (Evergreen position)

University of the Pacific; California, Sacramento (MO, CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Clinical Faculty member to join their Department of Clinical Oral Healthcare. This role involves supervising dental students in a clinical setting, contributing to the educational curriculum, and engaging in collaborative service opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess a DDS/DMD degree, a strong foundation in restorative practices, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you are passionate about shaping the next generation of dental professionals and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current knowledge of dental educational processes and restorative techniques.
• Minimum three years of dental private practice experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students providing clinical care in the Dugoni School clinic.
• Engage in faculty calibration and development in clinical areas.

Skills

Dental school educational processes

Restorative and preventive techniques

Dental materials knowledge

Effective communication

Education

DDS/DMD or international equivalent

Completion of accredited dental school program

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Title	Clinical Faculty - Clinical Oral Healthcare (Evergreen position)
Campus	Sacramento
Department	Department of Clinical Sciences
Posting Number	F00906
Full or Part Time	Part Time
Open Date	09/10/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled	No
Days Per Week	Up to 2 days per week
Weeks Per Year	40

Position Description

GENERAL: Faculty should have sufficient motor function to execute movements essential to providing oral health care to patients.
SPECIFIC: Must possess the motor skills to perform palpation, percussion, auscultation and other diagnostic maneuvers, basic laboratory tests, dental preparations, and diagnostic procedures in a timely manner. Such actions require coordination of gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium, and functional uses of the senses of touch and vision.
SPECIFIC: Must be able to perform basic life support including CPR, transfer and position patients with disabilities, physically restrain adults and children who lack motor control, and position and reposition himself or herself around the patient and chair in sitting and standing positions for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to operate controls, use high-speed or low-speed dental handpieces for tooth preparation procedures, and use hand instrumentation including scalpels for surgical procedures. All of these skills must be performed within reasonable time frames.

This recruitment is to establish a pool of qualified candidates, from which multiple short term, temporary appointments may be made.

Your application will be active for up to 6 months within the pooled position. If a job specific posting is created and you are interested in that specific position, please reapply directly to the posted position. Your previous pooled application will not automatically transfer to the new job opening.

Submission of materials does not guarantee consideration for future employment in openings of this type, since availability can be unpredictable and consideration competitive.

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions	The Department of Clinical Oral Healthcare at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, invites applicants to apply for a part-time, teacher-clinician faculty position; up to 2 days per week, 40 weeks per year. The department is responsible for providing the clinical education within the dental school pre-doctoral curriculum including preventive, direct restoration (operative), indirect restoration (fixed), removable prosthodontic and implant restoration. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff. Pacific faculty engage in teaching, scholarship and service. The successful candidate will supervise clinical student learning experiences in our main clinic. Responsibilities to may include any of the following: I. Patient Care Supervise students providing clinical care of patients in the Dugoni School clinic. Participate in mandatory faculty calibration and development in pre-clinical and clinical areas. Participate in feedback, longitudinal observation of competency, outcomes assessment, including student and peer evaluation, to improve curricular content and presentation. Assist in setting standards of care for our Dugoni School of Dentistry student clinic and participate in faculty and staff development. II. Collaboration and Service Engage broadly in other school, university, professional, and community service opportunities. In addition to the traditional expectations for faculty members, the culture of humanism and collaboration.
Minimum Qualifications	Current Knowledge of: Dental school educational processes. Restorative and preventive information and technique Dental materials and emerging digital applications to clinical restorative treatment. Experience: No previous teaching or practice experience is required for pre-clinical instruction, but the candidate should be among the top ranked in recently graduating classes. Minimum three years of dental private practice experience for clinical instruction and supervision of patient care. Education: DDS/DMD or international equivalent Completion of training from an accredited dental school program. Licenses/Certifications Active license to practice dentistry Valid CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications	Ability to: Communicate effectively with a diverse population of patients, students, staff, faculty and administration. Work independently with minimal supervision. Work effectively in a group setting. Maintain confidentiality of information. Demonstrate professional judgment in all situations. 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.
Physical Requirements
Hiring Range	$40 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
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Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting?	No
Minimum Number of References	3
Maximum Number of References	4
Background Check Statement
AA/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.