Clinical Assistant Professor - Endodontist

About the Role

The Specialty Full-Time Faculty member supervises and mentors dental students within their specialty area, ensuring high-quality patient care, clinical instruction, and academic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and demonstrate clinical procedures, including patient assessments, anesthesia administration, radiography, and suturing.
• Manage patient care continuity and ensure safety, comfort, and cleanliness of facilities.
• Provide technical guidance, evaluate student performance, and counsel students and staff.
• Maintain documentation, prepare reports, and monitor supplies and equipment.
• Assist in teaching professionalism, clinical skills, and practice management.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff, and advise on academic issues.
• Support student development through open-door counseling and fostering a positive environment.

Requirements

• DDS/DMD and specialty degree from a CODA-accredited institution.
• Board certification preferred.
• Minimum of five years of clinical or academic experience.
• Active licenses in Arizona and DEA registration required.

Skills

• Clinical expertise in specialty area.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work chairside and manage clinical operations.

Physical Demands

• Clinical duties requiring walking, sitting, standing, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Extended computer use.
• Professionalism, integrity, and effective interpersonal skills.