Director of Oral Surgery

Overview Reporting directly to the Director of clinical Education, the Director of Oral Surgery at the Touro College of Dental Medicine will have the responsibility to initiate and guide student doctor/patient interaction and assist in transition to clinical practice as it pertains to oral surgery. Responsibilities Monitor treatment planning, progress, and performance. Model and advise students on professionalism and patient management techniques. Assist the Patient Care Coordinators in solving patient‑related problems. Review each student's performance in the oral surgery clinic on a regular basis. Assists students to establish and reach patient treatment goals. Determine individual student needs and related time utilization. Assist students in rendering care to patients. Demonstrate procedures to students as needed. Report instances of misconduct as appropriate. Ensure adequate clinical coverage by approving faculty time away in all clinical practices. To ensure calibration and the practice of clinical faculty in: Clinical protocols in clinical areas. Infection Control Compliance. Reviewing student activity as required. Overseeing Clinical Formative and Summative Examination Process. Attend periodic meetings with other Directors or Clinical Practice Leaders. Possible membership on the Clinical Policy Committee. Possible membership on the Year 3‑4 Student Academic Promotion Review Committee (SAPRC 3‑4). Stay abreast of faculty operations within the oral surgery clinic, ensuring that there is appropriate coverage, administrative support when needed, and resolve to any clinical issues. Qualifications Required Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications Previous teaching experience. DEA number. Board Eligible or Certified. A 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. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities A high degree of interpersonal competency: professionalism, diplomacy, judgment and discretion required. Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty and colleagues. Ability to organize tasks and delegate as necessary. Benefits Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees which includes: Full range of Health Plans Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan Dependent Care and Transit Programs Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Short‑term and Long‑term disability programs Retirement Plan (403(b)) – matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre‑tax contributions immediately following employment) Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children Employee Assistance Program Early‑Release Fridays (upon approval) Generous Paid Time Off Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday Annual Holiday Schedule All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. 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