ADJUNCT - CLINICAL DENTIST POOL

Position Information

The purpose of this position is to provide student supervision, instruction, and maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community in a clinical setting during patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school through the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Three (3) years of clinical experience in the field.
• Current dental licensure or eligible for dental licensure through the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE).
• Current nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation sedation permit.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to teach and communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success.
• Knowledge of a learning college and/or knowledge of learning communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the secondary or college level.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must reside in the state of Texas and be eligible to work in the United States. This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Our Culture

Del Mar College is committed to fostering a culture aligned with The Viking Way, which emphasizes respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Employees are expected to contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, supporting colleagues and students, and engaging in continuous learning and development.

Job Duties

• Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching discipline. Maintain a clinical environment that promotes teaching and learning. Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction. Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes. Advise students throughout clinical hours as needed.
• Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials. Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community. Maintain professional standards of competence in the discipline and teaching methodology through professional development in accordance with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Clinical responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide general student supervision during patient care. Provide authorization for radiographs. Provide radiographic diagnosis and document findings. Provide approval for pit & fissure sealants. Evaluate dental hygiene case presentations. Provide diagnostic and consultative services. Provide assessment and administration of local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide conscious sedation for appropriate pain management. Provide supervision and/or administer the proper medical emergency treatment to patients that require such emergency services. Maintain and inventory emergency crash cart and medications. Monitor small oxygen tanks. Work as a team with the Clinic Coordinator. Support the Clinic Coordinator and Program Director to help assure effective clinical operation. Comply with clinic policies and procedures stated in the Clinic Manual. Perform other duties as directed by the Clinic Coordinator and the Program Director.

Supplemental Questions

Do you have a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school through the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)?

Do you have three (3) years of clinical experience in the field?

Do you have a current dental licensure or eligible for dental licensure through the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE)?

Do you have a current nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation sedation permit?

Do you have a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification?

Applicant Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest
• Transcripts
• Certification(s)