Dental Simulation Educator — Preclinical Training Lead

Kansas City; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine invites applications for a full-time General Dentist to serve as Core Simulation Faculty at the Joplin, Missouri campus. The role centers on pre-clinical education within the simulation laboratory, guiding students in foundational clinical skills, critical thinking, and professional competencies.

The position entails delivering didactic and simulation-based instruction, supervising simulation and standardized patient experiences, providing timely

Qualifications

• D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree required.
• Current Missouri dental licensure or eligibility for licensure.
• Prior teaching experience in general or restorative dentistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise learning objectives and assessments for pre-clinical coursework.
• Deliver didactic and simulation-based instruction, including demonstrations of proper techniques.
• Facilitate simulation clinic exercises and support student skill development in the pre-clinical setting.
• Supervise and facilitate standardized patient experiences, fostering communication and clinical decision-making.
• Provide formative and summative feedback to students and assess performance through practical exams.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure calibration and consistency in student assessment.
• Support students’ transition from pre-clinical to clinical care.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical supervision

Communication

Education

D.D.S./D.M.D.

Job description

Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine invites applications for a full-time General Dentist to serve as Core Simulation Faculty at the Joplin, Missouri campus. The role centers on pre-clinical education within the simulation laboratory, guiding students in foundational clinical skills, critical thinking, and professional competencies.

The position entails delivering didactic and simulation-based instruction, supervising simulation and standardized patient experiences, providing timely