Professor

About the role

The faculty member will be in charge of the education of dental students in Dental Neurosciences and Pharmacology courses, and it is expected to exhibit a strong dedication to their subject as well as a high level of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Teaching, counselling students, research and creative endeavors, service and cooperative extension, and some administrative functions as assigned by the Chair.
• Daily Operations:
  • Provide coordination for the D1 Dental Neurosciences course.
  • Coordinate the D2 Pharmacology course.
  • Provide Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) reviews in Dental Neurosciences and Pharmacology.
  • Cordination of interprofessional instruction in basic and clinical sciences courses.
• Serve on various committees of the Dental School and the College as assigned by the Dean.

Required Skills

• Expertise in comprehensively understanding pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, toxicology, and pharmacotherapeutics.
• Expertise in comprehensively understanding how the nervous system works in the care and management of pain in the dental patient.
• Adept at employing a range of pedagogical techniques to facilitate learning.
• Designing course curricula that combine theoretical lectures with practical, hands-on laboratory sessions, often utilizing cadavers, anatomical models, and advanced imaging technologies.
• Providing rigorous training and fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking and scientific inquiry.
• Engaging in research activities to further the science of pharmacology and neuroscience and contributing to academic publications.
• Incorporating pharmacological concepts in didactic courses and clinical applications.

Preferred Skills

• Able to convey factual knowledge of pharmacology that emphasizes the practical applications of pharmacological principles in clinical settings.
• Able to convey factual knowledge of pharmacology that emphasizes the practical applications of pharmacological principles in clinical settings.
• Able to clearly convey foundational concepts in dental neuroscience, with a focus on applying neuroscience principles to support clinical decision-making and patient care.
• Committed to inspiring a passion for lifelong learning in future oral healthcare providers and a commitment to excellence in the oral healthcare profession.

Education and Experience

• Required: Master’s degree or Ph. D. in related disciplines. Five years of relevant experience working in a university/college setting and three to five years of relevant experience teaching human anatomy.
• PREFERRED: Ph.D./Master’s degree in pharmacology.