Assistant Professor PreClinical

Qualifications The Assistant Professor Preclinical Faculty must have earned a DDS/DMD degree or equivalent. A minimum of 3 years of experience in a general dental clinical practice is preferred. The completion of a post-doctoral General Dentist Residency or training is preferred. The candidate should have strong clinical expertise in the use of CAD/CAM technologies and a minimal level of teaching experience at an academic health center. Responsibilities Advise the Associate Dean for Preclinical Education and the Directors of Preclinical Faculty on college-wide academic issues to advance the institution’s vision of academic excellence. Establish a welcoming atmosphere to improve morale and promote collegiality among students, staff, and faculty. Maintain an open-door policy for students in need of mentoring or counseling. Be a positive role model for students, faculty, and staff. Supervise students in their individual groups. Meet regularly with SUCCEED students. Attend and contribute to huddles and meetings. Meet with students regularly to review their progress and to address difficulties as needed. Record and notify the Preclinical Directors regarding the attendance of students within the group. Demonstrate dental clinical techniques to students chairside. Offer students guidance and direction in student progression by monitoring data on performance. Determine individual student needs and time utilization. Provide didactic education. Coordinate the teaching and evaluation of professionalism and clinical practice management skills of students. Evaluate each student’s professionalism by reporting misconduct, refusal to comply with protocol, lack of professionalism, or disregard for faculty and staff direction. Work with the Associate Dean and Directors of Preclinical Faculty to resolve professionalism issues when identified. Determine student compliance with departmental expectations and periodically review with the student. Submit final grades based on compiled objective data from the student’s daily work. Perform other duties as assigned. Meet periodically with the Associate Dean for Preclinical Education and the Directors of Preclinical Faculty. Meet regularly with the other Preclinical Faculty members. Physical Demands Must be in the dental simulation clinic when students are in session and walk between students without disturbing them. Expected to actively circulate through the assigned bench during operating hours to evaluate, provide feedback, and grade procedures performed by students. Work chairside to evaluate procedures performed by students. Sit or stand chairside and demonstrate procedures for students on a simulator at the dental simulation clinic. Communicate, listen, and follow along to any communications occurring during students’ learning. Tolerate the lights and noises associated with the dental simulation clinic. Capable of lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Require close and distance vision, including looking at a computer monitor for extended periods of time. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pet insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and child/dependent care, a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement, identity theft protection, and an employee assistance program. A wellness facility, fully equipped fitness center, and a work-life balance with competitive time‑off packages including paid holidays, sick/flex days, personal days, and vacation days are available. Equal Employment Opportunity Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity, and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke‑Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts. Contact Teresa Pulido, D.D.S., M.S. Associate Dean for Preclinical Education Midwestern University, College of Dental Medicine View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Rain City Dentistry