General Clinical Faculty

Overview Reporting directly to the Clinical Practice Leader (CPL) at the Touro College of Dental Medicine’s clinic in Albuquerque New Mexico, with a dotted line to the Director of Clinical Education, and the Executive Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs, clinical faculty are responsible for direct patient care and mentoring/teaching students. **Touro College of Dental Medicine (Albuquerque, New Mexico Clinic) is currently hiring for 6 General Clinical Faculty (P/T & F/T schedule options).** Responsibilities Initiate and guide student doctor/patient interaction and assist in transition to clinical practice. In the case of the community practices, aid in the continual review of student rosters In the case of clinical practices, arrive prior to clinical start, provide guidance and direction in care of patients by monitoring student performance, treatment planning, and progress. Model and advise students on professionalism and patient management techniques. Assist in solving patient related problems. Assist the CPL in the review within their clinical practice, each student’s performance related to: Quality and quantity of clinical care. Each student’s practice and patient resources. Each student’s individual roster and group progress. Student’s ability to establish and reach patient treatment goals. Determination of individual student needs and related time utilization. Assuring accuracy of student clinical notes, approving student procedural code, and evaluating/assessing student in the areas of Preparedness, Professionalism, Promptness. Discharging and transferring clinical responsibilities if needed Monitoring unapproved notes and treatments on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, and signed by each CPL. Report instances of misconduct to the Clinical Practice Leader on site.. Maintaining calibration as determined by the Director of Clinical Education as well as: Ensuring the clinical protocols are being followed in their clinical areas. Infection Control Compliance. Complete Reviews of student activity upon request. Aid in supervision of Clinical Formative and Summative Examination Process. Attend periodic meetings with their specific CPL and attend clinical faculty meetings, including Faculty Forum. Membership, if appointed, on relevant Clinical Committees. Qualifications Required Qualifications D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school or equivalent. Dental License Registration; must be eligible for licensure in the state of New Mexico. Preferred Qualifications Certificate of training from an ADA-accredited AEGD or GPR program, and/or other advanced degrees. DEA number. Previous teaching experience. 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. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to maintain and uphold an educational/clinical environment that promotes collegiality and collaboration. Demonstrated professionalism and high ethical standards in a health science educational setting is essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr Touro College & University System