ASDOH - CCU Clinical Faculty - Assistant Professor, General Dentist (.6 FTE)

Duties & Responsibilities

• promote an atmosphere of respect, collegiality, commitment to diversity and social justice, and a humanistic learning environment.
• conduct teaching, scholarship, service, and patient care in support of the mission and goals of ASDOH and ATSU.
• teaching: clinical supervision as a general dentist in the CCUs or other ASDOH clinics; effectively carry out lectures, seminars, preclinical and clinical assignments as assigned.
• service: participate in committees, faculty governance, professional societies and associations, and community events.
• scholarship: as workload allows, establish and maintain activity in area of expertise.
• clinical supervision: provide clinical supervision of predoctoral dental students in patient care activities within the scope of general dentistry.
• documentation: complete documentation on student performance and progress towards competency; review and approve EHR.
• enforce clinic policy including infection control, quality improvement, risk management, recordkeeping, etc & assure safety.
• provide direct patient care that supports community service, efficient clinic operations, student education, or when in the best interest of the patient (e.g: treatment is too complex for assigned student provider).
• instruct students in the simulation clinic as assigned; collaborate with Course Director on assessment of student performance.
• effectively carry out lecture, seminar and clinical assignments and responsibilities as assigned, including appropriate student assessment.
• be readily available to students for mentoring and consultation.

Requirements

• DDS or DMD, with eligibility for an Arizona dental license.
• knowledge of contemporary techniques and skills in the scope of general dentistry.
• at least three years experience in private practice or advanced graduate training as a general dentist or prosthodontist.
• experience in clinical dental teaching is preferred.
• excellent communication and organizational skills.
• must be able to be self-directed and take the initiative.
• highly skilled in general dentistry.
• diplomacy is a must.
• individual must be organized.
• good communication skills.
• adaptable and motivated.
• able to work independently.
• team oriented, strong mentoring, and personable.