Pre-Clinical Faculty

Touro University; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plans

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Touro University seeks a Pre-Clinical Faculty member for the US-NY-Hawthorne location. The role involves teaching Basic Sciences and Preclinical dental courses, reporting to the Course Director.

This part-time position requires availability for lectures, labs, and assessments, with opportunities to engage in academic activities beyond scheduled hours. Qualifications include a DDS or DMD and preferred CPR and dental licensure.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD required.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Dental license registration preferred.
• DEA number preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend all lectures and lab sessions on time and prepared.
• Make lectures and presentations as requested by Course Director.
• Abide by all course syllabi and calibration materials.
• Enter data into the Canvas Learning System.
• Supervise and assist students in Sim Lab with exercises.
• Notify Course Director of student difficulties with material.
• Assist in grading summative exams as needed.
• Follow safety protocols in Sim Lab and document incidents as needed.
• Participate in one-on-one meetings with students as needed by Course Director.
• Attend committee and university meetings as scheduled.
• Pursue other academic activities outside of schedule when time permits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Task management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

DDS or DMD

Job description

Pre-Clinical Faculty

• Job Locations: US-NY-Hawthorne
• ID: 2026-13596
• College: TUNY - College of Dental Medicine
• Position Type: Part-Time
• Schedule Shift: varies
• Hours Per Week: 20
• Travel: As needed
• Category: Healthcare/Clinics
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Location : Country: US

Overview

The Preclinical Education component is divided into the teaching of the Basic Sciences and the teaching of the Preclinical Education dental courses. This position directly reports to their Course Director at the Touro College of Dental Medicine and indirectly to the Director of Preclinical Education, Preclinical Faculty.

Responsibilities

• Attend all lectures and lab sessions on time and prepared.
• Make lectures and presentations as requested by the Course Director.
• Are familiar with and abide by all course syllabi and course calibration materials.
• Make entries as needed into the Canvas Learning System.
• Supervise and assist students in Sim Lab with all exercises.
• Notify Course Director of any student(s) having difficulty with course material.
• Assist in administering all quizzes, exams, and lab summative exams.
• Assist in grading summative exams as needed.
• Are aware of all safety protocols in Sim Lab and Incident Form entries as needed.
• Participate in one-on-one meetings with students as needed by Course Director.
• Participate in committee meetings as assigned.
• Participate in university, school and other meetings as scheduled.
• Pursue other academic activities as time permits outside of course schedule.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) required.

Certifications/Licensures

• CPR Certification preferred.
• Dental License Registration preferred.
• DEA Number preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong attention to details required.
• Effectively manage and organize daily tasks independently and with a team while balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines required.
• Accuracy and productivity in completing tasks required.
• A high degree of interpersonal competency: Professionalism, diplomacy, judgement, and discretion required.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and colleagues required.
• Ability to solve complex problems and meet deadlines required.
• Demonstrate proficiency in communication (written and verbal) required.

Maximum Salary

USD $87,500.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $70,000.00/Yr.

Benefits

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans
  • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs
• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
  • Annual Holiday Schedule
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