Adjunct Faculty - Restorative Sciences and Public Health Dentistry

Job Description

Job Description

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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

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Primary Purpose:

The College of Dental Medicine at Nova Southeastern University is seeking adjunct faculty to assist with the clinical and didactic training of dental students under the direction of the Department Chair of the Department of Restorative Sciences and Public Health Dentistry.

Job Category:  Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: 

Pay Basis:  Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding? 

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Prepare and deliver instruction to Dental students.
2. Facilitate activities in the classroom, simulation laboratory, clinic, and/or other setting(s).
3. Act as a liaison between the students and the faculty course director.
4. Provide and facilitate examinations. May include assigning grades consistent with course requirements.
5. Teaches or facilitates classes based on varied schedules to accommodate diverse student needs and to meet the expectations of the College as assigned by the designated faculty course director.
6. Follows the course curriculum as assigned.
7. Prepares assignments.
8. Evaluates student performance and learning.
9. Maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success.
10. Assess clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using a variety of methods.
11. Demonstrates patient care in clinical units.
12. Required to complete NSU mandatory trainings. For example, HIPAA compliance, technology training, Canvas training, etc.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:  Meet minimum requirements:
(Listed under titles)
*Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
*Required Education
*Required Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

Required Certifications/Licensures:   Based on education and credentials

Required Education:  DDS/DMD or foreign equivalent dentistry degree

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Is this a safety sensitive position?  No  

Background Screening Required?  No  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer:  Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.