Dental Education Instructor: Preclinical & Clinical

Yeshiva University; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Yeshiva University is launching a new College of Dental Medicine and seeks Clinical & Preclinical Instructors to deliver hands-on instruction in preclinical simulation and the clinical setting. You will supervise students, align preclinical and clinical expectations, and provide real-time feedback to support competency development.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Dental Education, you will collaborate with course directors and maintain high standards of instruction while supporting the

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD or equivalent degree from a CODA-accredited institution.
• Eligibility for dental licensure in New York State.
• Clinical experience in general dentistry; prior teaching or instructional experience in a simulation lab or clinical setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, FERPA, OSHA, and laws/regulations pertaining to the practice of dentistry in New York State.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction and supervision in the preclinical simulation laboratory, including typodont-based exercises and procedural skill development.
• Supervise and mentor students on the clinic floor during patient care sessions, reinforcing clinical techniques, professionalism, and patient management.
• Ensure alignment between preclinical instruction and clinical expectations, promoting seamless transition of skills.
• Evaluate student performance using standardized YUCDM rubrics and provide real-time formative feedback.
• Support competency development and readiness for summative assessments.
• Collaborate with course directors and clinical leadership to maintain consistency in instructional standards and calibration.
• Participate in faculty calibration sessions and ongoing educational development initiatives.
• Guide students in developing manual dexterity, procedural accuracy, and clinical decision-making skills; assess performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Mentor students in the development of professional skills, ethical practice, and patient-centered care principles.
• Assist in maintaining simulation lab equipment and materials, ensuring functionality and availability for instructional activities.
• Work with other faculty to integrate simulated experiences with didactic coursework, enhancing the overall educational experience.
• Participate in program evaluation and quality assurance initiatives to continuously improve instructional methods and student outcomes.

Skills

Hands-on instruction

Clinical supervision

Mentorship

Communication

Instructional skills

Collaborative teaching

Education

DDS/DMD or equivalent

CODA accreditation

New York licensure eligibility

Job description

Yeshiva University is launching a new College of Dental Medicine and seeks Clinical & Preclinical Instructors to deliver hands-on instruction in preclinical simulation and the clinical setting. You will supervise students, align preclinical and clinical expectations, and provide real-time feedback to support competency development.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Dental Education, you will collaborate with course directors and maintain high standards of instruction while supporting the