Assistant Professor

Overview This position will provide dental care services to patients of the Center for Family Medicine's FQHC programs. The incumbent will work closely with the Dental Director to coordinate training experiences for dental students and other learners. Responsibilities Administration (5%) Maintain effective relationships with community providers in sites where dental care is provided to enhance services and outcomes for patients, ensuring coordination of care with community resources. Ensure compliance with all regulatory entities' standards; ensure quality patient care and appropriate provider productivity. Teaching (5%) Assist the Dental Director with development and facilitation of core curriculum conferences for the residency program on the integration of oral health and primary care. Serve as a mentor for dental students and residents who may rotate through the clinic. Research/Academic Activities (5%) Attend professional meetings in the field to keep abreast of new developments and treatments. Service (85%) Provide direct dental services to patients of the SIU CFM dental clinic. Supervise dental hygienists and dental assistants in the provision of dental care to patients. Cover other FQHC Dental sites as needed. Demonstrate commitment to the mission and behavioral standards of SIU School of Medicine, including collaboration, integrity, accountability, diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning and improvement, in service to internal and external customers. May serve as a member of the Management Team and the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee as assigned by the Dental Director. Attend faculty meetings and core conferences as requested. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority and low income populations. Doctorate of Dental Surgery or Doctorate of Dental Medicine. Licensed to Practice Dentistry in the State of Illinois. Supplemental Information If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community. Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law. Pre-employment background screenings required. #J-18808-Ljbffr