Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Dentist

About the role

The primary functions of this position are to provide clinical supervision, treat dental patients, and supervise and instruct students in various clinical and lab settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and legal treatment of dental patients.
• Direct patient evaluation and treatment, including treatment planning, oral exams, head and neck cancer screenings, local anesthesia, amalgam/composite restorations, and radiographic interpretation.
• Maintain regular attendance at work and meet all course, laboratory, and clinical requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of the discipline through professional development and education.
• Comply with policies and accreditation standards, including those set by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and the Florida Board of Dentistry.
• Participate in meetings, seminars, and workshops to stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Supervise and provide clinical instruction, ensuring students learn effectively using evidence-based practices.
• Organize and maintain course-related data, including attendance, records, grades, exams, and student evaluations.
• Use computer skills (Microsoft Office, Eaglesoft Practice Management System, CAESY) to deliver clinical and laboratory components.
• Collaborate with colleagues, businesses, advisory committees, and educational partners.
• Provide availability for meetings with allied dental students as outlined in the GCSC Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Propose adjustments to courses and clinics based on assessment outcomes.
• Engage in self-evaluation and performance planning annually.
• Provide patient treatment as scheduled and supervise student participation as required.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Dental Medicine degree or equivalent from an ADA accredited institution.
• Completed (or willing to complete) course work in educational methodology to satisfy accreditation standards.
• 3-4 years relevant experience; previous teaching experience preferred.
• License to practice Dentistry (DMD/DDS) - current license in good standing; Florida license preferred.
• Current Certificate - Controlled Substance Registration/Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) preferred (or willing to obtain).
• Certification for Nitrous Oxide Administration (preferred).
• Current CPR certification (Health Care Provider).

Benefits

No benefits are offered for this position.

Pay

Salary range is determined based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on training periods and equipment needs.