Pre-Clinical Faculty, Diagnostic Sciences

University of the Pacific; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Pacific invites applications for a Pre-Clinical Faculty role in Diagnostic Sciences (Evergreen position). The incumbent will provide didactic, pre-doctoral curriculum including Integrated Curricular Sciences, teaching, scholarship, and service within a supportive, diverse academic environment.

Responsibilities include teaching curriculum, outcomes assessment, and collaborative service across school and university; occasional travel to San Francisco for calibration or

Qualifications

• Knowledge of restorative and preventive information and techniques
• Dental materials and emerging digital applications to clinical restorative treatment
• DDS/DMD or international equivalent from an accredited dental school program
• Active license to practice dentistry
• Valid CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Instruction in the Integrated Curricular Sciences course; participate in outcomes assessment to improve curricular content and presentation
• Engage broadly in other school, university, professional, and community service opportunities; emphasis on culture of humanism and collaboration

Skills

Communicate effectively with a diverse

Work independently with minimal superv

Work effectively in a group

Reflect, self‑assess, think critically

Maintain confidentiality of info

Demonstrate professional judgment

Education

DDS/DMD or international equivalent

Job description

Pre-Clinical Faculty, Diagnostic Sciences (Evergreen position)

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:

Responsible for providing didactic, pre-doctoral curriculum including Integrated Curricular Sciences. Pacific faculty engage in teaching, scholarship, and service.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff.

Responsibilities may include any of the following:

I. Teaching Curriculum

• Instruction in the Integrated Curricular Sciences course.
• Participate in outcomes assessment, including student and peer evaluation, to improve curricular content and presentation.

II. Collaboration and Service

• Engage broadly in other school, university, professional, and community service opportunities.
• In addition to the traditional expectations for faculty members, the culture of humanism and collaboration is especially important.

Some travel to San Francisco may be required for calibration, faculty development or other needs as determined by the Department chair.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Restorative and preventive information and techniques
• Dental materials and emerging digital applications to clinical restorative treatment

Education:

• DDS/DMD or international equivalent from an accredited dental school program

Licenses/Certifications:

• Active license to practice dentistry
• Valid CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with a diverse population of patients, students, staff, faculty and administration.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Work effectively in a group setting.
• Reflect, self-assess, and think critically.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Demonstrate professional judgment in all situations.

Experience:

• Previous teaching or practice experience is preferred
• Minimum of one year practice experience preferred

Other:

• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Faculty should have sufficient motor function to execute movements essential to teaching and demonstration.
• Must be able to operate controls, use high-speed or low-speed dental handpieces for tooth preparation procedures, and use hand instrumentation including scalpels for surgical procedures.