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

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) invites applications for a part-time, exempt CCU Clinical Faculty - Assistant Professor, General Dentist on the Mesa, Arizona campus. The clinical faculty will conduct teaching, patient care, scholarly and service activities in support of the mission, goals, and objectives of the School and University with the primary responsibility to facilitate the students’ clinical experience from foundational knowledge and clinical skills to demonstrating competency in patient-centered care that integrates biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences.

Duties & Responsibilities

General – promote an atmosphere of respect, collegiality, commitment to diversity and social justice, and a humanistic learning environment.

General – 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.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• 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.
• Must be 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.
• Interested candidates should submit the following application materials:
• A current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A cover letter detailing qualifications and interest in the position
• A copy of your active AZ Dental License
• A self-query report from the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.