Open Rank Dental Educator: Care Planning

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Missouri; On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking an Open Rank Faculty member for the School of Dentistry to support undergraduate education and clinical training. The candidate will uphold high academic standards, promote student success, and help develop and deliver the dental curriculum with emphasis on teaching, scholarship, and service.

Preferred qualifications include prior teaching experience and active involvement in professional organizations, with a commitment to excellence in

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD from a CODA-accredited dental program or an equivalent foreign degree.
• Current MS Dental license or must be obtained post-hire within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: Develop and deliver course content according to approved syllabi. Teach assigned classes as scheduled and ensure excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Student Assessment: Regularly assess student academic achievement and adjust teaching techniques based on feedback and best practices in education.
• Curriculum Development: Participate in the creation, evaluation, and improvement of the department curriculum based on student learning outcomes and current industry trends.
• Reporting: Submit attendance, grades, and other documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Meetings & Collaboration: Attend department meetings and contribute to program goals, curriculum review, and discussions on improving teaching methods and student outcomes.
• Professional Development: Stay current with trends in the dental field and teaching methodologies by attending relevant professional development activities.
• Service: Participate in college and community service, including serving on committees and contributing to the broader mission of the School of Dentistry.
• Leadership: Exhibit professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to fostering a learning environment that promotes student growth and academic success.
• Administrative Duties: Report to the Department Chair and communicate regularly on goals and objectives.
• Clinical Duties: Delivering care to patients within the School of Dentistry’s University Dentists faculty practice, ensuring high-quality treatment and maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Education

DDS/DMD or equivalent

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking an Open Rank Faculty member for the School of Dentistry to support undergraduate education and clinical training. The candidate will uphold high academic standards, promote student success, and help develop and deliver the dental curriculum with emphasis on teaching, scholarship, and service.

Preferred qualifications include prior teaching experience and active involvement in professional organizations, with a commitment to excellence in