MOSDOH Director Specialty Care Unit, Pediatric Dentistry - Professor

A.T. Still University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A.T. Still University’s Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking a full-time Pediatric Dentistry Specialist/Assistant Specialty Care Unit Director at the St. Louis Clinic.

This role focuses on mentoring MOSDOH students, teaching pediatric dentistry fundamentals, and ensuring high-quality pediatric services. The position reports to the Vice Dean, Clinical Operations, Clinical Education & Community Partnerships.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be self-directed and take initiative.
• Highly skilled in pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and evaluate students in pediatric dentistry procedures on patients.
• Ensure patient and student safety and report deficiencies to the Vice Dean.
• Participate in calibration activities and committee activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-directed

Pediatrics expertise

Education

DDS or DMD

Pediatrics specialty certification

Job description

A.T. Still University’s Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking a full-time Pediatric Dentistry Specialist/Assistant Specialty Care Unit Director at the St. Louis Clinic. This position reports to the Vice Dean, Clinical Operations, Clinical Education & Community Partnerships. This position is responsible for managing and mentoring MOSDOH students to assure attainment of clinical competency, teaching students the fundamentals of pediatric dentistry, and assuring provision of high quality pediatric services to patients.

Job Type

Full-time

Major Job Duties

• Mentoring and evaluating students in pediatric dentistry procedures on patients.
• Establish procedures for pediatrics in conjunction with Specialty Care Unit Director.
• Communicate with Specialty Care Unit director as to the educational goals, essential experiences, and competencies for student experiences.
• Complete Administrative Reports as directed.
• Assurance of students & patient safety - reporting deficiencies to the Vice Dean of Clinical Education, Operations, and Community Partnerships.
• Assure clinical competency for students in periodontics.
• Supervise pediatric residents/fellows as needed.
• Provide indirect supervision of dental assistant(s) and provide performance review evaluations to the Dental Clinic Manager.
• Provide didactic and laboratory instruction to pre-clinical students in Kirksville and D3 and D4 students in St. Louis.
• Perform dental procedures on patients as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Track student progress toward attainment of clinical competency and communicate progress & deficiencies periodically to the Vice Dean of Clinical Operations, Clinic Education & Community Partnerships.
• Ensure patient and student safety and report any deficiencies to the Vice Dean of Clinical Operations, Clinical Education & Community Partnerships.
• Participate in calibration activities, including semi-annual faculty advance.
• Participate in ATSU/MOSDOH committee activities.
• Potential for intermittent on-call and other outreach activities after hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

• D.D.S., D.M.D., Specialty Certification in Pediatrics.
• 2-3 years experience.
• At least two years of experience in a dental teaching environment.
• At least two years of experience in the practice of pediatrics.

Skills

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to be self-directed and take initiative.
• Must be highly skilled in pediatrics.

Personal Characteristics

• Diplomacy is a must.
• Individual must be organized.
• Good communication skills.
• Adaptable and motivated.
• Able to work independently.
• Team-oriented, strong mentoring, and personable.

Other Information

• Travel to Kirksville will be required.
• A current Missouri State Dental License is required.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.