Oral Surgery Instructor

Responsibilities

• Initiate and guide student doctor/patient interaction
• Perform dental procedures on patients of the clinic as needed
• Model and advise students on professionalism and patient management techniques
• Assist in solving patient related problems
• Assist the Director of Periodontics in the review of each student's performance within the pediatric dentistry clinic
• Assuring accuracy of student clinical notes, approving student procedural code, and evaluating/assessing student in the areas of Preparedness, Professionalism, & Promptness
• Making sure all clinical protocols are being followed in their clinical areas
• Maintaining infection control compliance
• Completing reviews of student activity upon request
• Aiding in supervision of Clinical Formative and Summative Examination Process
• Auditing and attending periodic meetings with the Director of Periodontics and clinical faculty meetings

Requirements

• D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school or equivalent
• Certificate of training and educationally qualified from an ADA-accredited specialty program
• Dental License Registration; must be eligible for licensure in the state of New Mexico
• Previous teaching experience

Qualifications

• Track record of scholarly activity and outstanding patient care, as well as demonstration of or likely commitment to diversity-related teaching/research/service
• Engagement and familiarity in curriculum development and digital dentistry technology and experience in faculty calibration
• A high degree of interpersonal competency: Professionalism, diplomacy, judgement and discretion required
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and colleagues
• Ability to organize tasks