Dental Clinical Educator & Professor

Midwestern University; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Wellness facility on-site

Job summary

Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor with DDS/DMD and at least five years of general dentistry experience. The candidate must obtain Illinois licensure and a DEA license to teach in the CDMI Dental Institute.

The role emphasizes supervision of student clinics, mentoring pre-doctoral students, and delivering lectures using current technologies and evidence-based methods. A collaborative, professional approach is required.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD degree with at least five years' general dentistry experience.
• Eligible for licensure in Illinois and DEA license.
• Ability to supervise student clinics and provide feedback.
• Commitment to evidence-based teaching and lifelong learning.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learners.
• Strong professional conduct and collaboration with faculty.

Responsibilities

• Supervise general dentistry in the patient care clinic.
• Mentor and assess pre-doctoral students.
• Deliver lectures and develop assessments.
• Collaborate with dental specialists to model patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and notes.
• Participate in committees and calibration activities.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Student mentoring

Patient care

Teaching methods

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

DDS/DMD degree

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor with DDS/DMD and at least five years of general dentistry experience. The candidate must obtain Illinois licensure and a DEA license to teach in the CDMI Dental Institute.

The role emphasizes supervision of student clinics, mentoring pre-doctoral students, and delivering lectures using current technologies and evidence-based methods. A collaborative, professional approach is required.