Preclinical Faculty, Periodontics/Dental Hygiene

University of the Pacific; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Pacific seeks a Preclinical Faculty member in Periodontics/Dental Hygiene to deliver didactic and pre-clinical periodontal content and supervise student learning experiences. The role emphasizes teaching, scholarship, and service within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities include developing didactic sessions, providing simulation-based pre-clinical training, and participating in outcomes assessment to continually improve curricular content.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of requirements for a comprehensive periodontal examination.
• Knowledge of universal and area-specific instrumentation of teeth.
• Knowledge of pre-clinical teaching methodology.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic and pre-clinical periodontal instruction.
• Provide simulation exercises to support the pre-clinical courses.
• Participate in outcomes assessment and evaluation to improve curricular content.
• Engage broadly in school, university, professional and community service opportunities.
• Travel to San Francisco may be required for calibration or faculty development.

Skills

Diverse population communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Professional judgment

Confidentiality

Social justice & equity

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program

Job description

Preclinical Faculty, Periodontics/Dental Hygiene (Evergreen position)

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:

Responsible for providing didactic, pre-clinical periodontal content and will supervise pre-clinical student learning experiences in the discipline. 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 include any of the following:

I. Teaching Curriculum

• Didactic instruction involving periodontal pre-clinical

content.

• Provide simulation exercises to support the pre-clinical

courses.

• Participate in outcomes assessment, including student and peer

evaluation, to improve curricular content and presentation.

Il. 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:

• Requirements for a comprehensive periodontal examination.
• Universal and area-specific instrumentation of teeth.
• Pre-clinical teaching methodology.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.

Licenses/Certifications

• Active RDH license
• Valid CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to:

• Communicate effective 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.