Assistant SCU Director Endodontics

About the role

A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking an Assistant Specialty Care Unit Director of Endodontics at the St. Louis Dental Center.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and evaluating students in endodontic dentistry.
• Establish procedures for endodontics, in conjunction with Specialty Care Unit Director.
• Communicate with the Specialty Care Unit director as to the educational goals, essential experiences, and competencies for student experiences.
• Complete administrative reports as directed.
• Assurance of students & patient safety - reporting deficiencies to the Vice-Dean.
• Supervise Endodontic residents as needed.
• Provide indirect supervision of dental assistant(s) and provide performance review evaluations to the Dental Clinic Manager.
• Provide didactic and laboratory instruction to pre-clinical students in Kirksville and D3 and D4 students in St. Louis.
• A. Programs or Services Track student progress toward attainment of clinical competency and communicate progress & deficiencies on a periodic basis to the Vice Dean of Clinical Operations, Clinic Education & Community Partnerships.
• Assurance of patient and student safety and report any deficiencies to the Vice Dean of Clinical Operations, Clinical Education & Community Partnerships.
• Participate in calibration activities, including semi-annual faculty advance.
• Participate in ATSU/MOSDOH committee activities.
• Perform endodontic procedures on patients as needed.
• Potential for intermittent on-call and other outreach activities after hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• College plus postgraduate-D.D.S., D.M.D., Specialty Certification in Endodontics
• 2-3 years of experience preferred.
• At least two years experience in a dental teaching environment.
• At least two years experience in practice of endodontics.

Skills

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to be self-directed and take initiative.
• Must be highly skilled in endodontics.

Personal Characteristics

• Diplomacy is a must.
• Individuals must be organized.
• Good communication skills.
• Adaptable and motivated.
• Able to work independently.
• Team-oriented, strong mentoring, and personable.

Education/Experience

• A current Missouri State Dental License is required.

Benefits

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date.