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A.T. Still University ASDOH - CCU Clinical Faculty - Assistant Professor, General Dentist (Full-Time) in Mesa, Arizona
Description
A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) invites applications for a part-time, exempt CCU Clinical Faculty - Assistant Professor, General Dentist on the Mesa, Arizona campus. This position reports to the Associate Dean of Clinic Operations. The clinical faculty will conduct teaching, patient care, scholarly and service activities in support of the mission, goals, and objectives of the School and University with the primary responsibility to facilitate the students’ clinical experience from foundational knowledge and clinical skills to demonstrating competency in patient-centered care that integrates biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences.
Duties & Responsibilities:
General – promote an atmosphere of respect, collegiality, commitment to diversity and social justice, and a humanistic learning environment.
General – conduct teaching, scholarship, service, and patient care in support of the mission and goals of ASDOH and ATSU.
Teaching – clinical supervision as a general dentist in the CCUs or other ASDOH clinics; effectively carry out lectures, seminars, preclinical and clinical assignments as assigned.
Service – Participate in committees, faculty governance, professional societies and associations, and community events.
Scholarship - As workload allows, establish and maintain activity in area of expertise.
Clinical Supervision: Provide clinical supervision of predoctoral dental students in patient care activities within the scope of general dentistry.
Documentation: Complete documentation on student performance and progress towards competency; review and approve EHR.
Enforce clinic policy including infection control, quality improvement, risk management, recordkeeping, etc & assure safety
Provide direct patient care that supports community service, efficient clinic operations, student education, or when in the best interest of the patient (e.g: treatment is too complex for assigned student provider).
Instruct students in the simulation clinic as assigned; collaborate with Course Director on assessment of student performance.
Effectively carry out lecture, seminar and clinical assignments and responsibilities as assigned, including appropriate student assessment.
Be readily available to students for mentoring and consultation.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Education & Experience:
DDS or DMD, with eligibility for an Arizona dental license.
Knowledge of contemporary techniques and skills in the scope of general dentistry.
At least three years experience in private practice or advanced graduate training as a general dentist or prosthodontist.
Experience in clinical dental teaching is preferred.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Must be able to be self-directed and take the initiative.
Must be highly skilled in general dentistry.
Diplomacy is a must.
Individual must be organized.
Good communication skills.
Adaptable and motivated.
Able to work independently.
Team oriented, strong mentoring, and personable.
ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits .
A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
**Applicants may be eligible to participate in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP). ATSU-ASDOH established DFLRP to secure and retain a dental faculty workforce dedicated to ASDOH’s mission of educating compassionate, community-minded oral health providers. ASDOH’s DFLRP is funded through a grant (Federal Award Identification Number D8743533) from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The eligibility details, application procedures, selection criteria, among other information, will be provided upon request. Determination of eligibility and awarding of funds is through a competitive application and selection process and is not guaranteed.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Diplomacy & Tact: Advanced
Teaching: Intermediate
Communication: Advanced
Self-Direction: Intermediate
Initiative: Intermediate
Experience
Required
- 3 years: Experience in private practice or advanced graduate training as a general dentist or prosthodontist
In demonstrating mutual respect for all members of the ATSU community, ATSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Meeting this mission requires serving together in mutual respect of one another’s functions and each person’s importance as an individual.