Overview

Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.

Responsibilities:

  • Teaching
    • Assist in developing and implementing curriculum, methods of instruction and those aspects of student life which relate to the dental educational process as assigned.
    • Effectively fulfill lecture, seminar and/or didactic assignments and responsibilities as assigned.
    • Independently design and present a course or portion of a course utilizing an appropriate combination of instructional methodologies, including lecture, seminar, laboratory, problem-based learning, case-based learning, and/or online modules as assigned.
    • Prepare appropriate student assessments in a course or a portion of a course including quizzes, examinations, projects, oral examinations, portfolios, and/or didactic performance evaluations as assigned.
    • Conduct classes and simulation clinic assignments according to the published schedule.
    • Maintain intellectual integrity and strive for academic excellence.
    • At the beginning of each course, provide students with a syllabus indicating material to be covered, related assignments, competencies to be achieved, and methods of evaluation.
    • Promote adequate standards of linguistic expression in writing and speech.
    • Maintain current records of the progress, including grades, of each student enrolled in his/her class.
    • Keep on file in an appropriate location an outline and list of goals and objectives for each lecture, including terminal WesternU College of Dental Medicine competencies supported by that lecture.
    • Assist with the implementation of an efficient, patient-centered dental practice that supports the educational mission of the College.
    • Assist with the implementation of the continuum of the dental students clinical experience from the foundational didactic skills in the dental simulation clinic preparing students for patient-centered care that integrates basic and behavioral science, as appropriate.
  • Service
    • The faculty member has the right and obligation to participate in scheduled meetings of the general faculty.
    • Election to or appointment to College and/or University committees should be considered a privilege and faculty members are encouraged to share in these responsibilities.

       

    • Actively participate in appropriate professional societies and associations.
  • Patient Care
    • Participate in the provision of patient care services, as assigned, including:
      •  Direct patient care that supports the educational needs of the program;
      • Direct patient care to community members that may be too complex for students to provide;
    • Direct patient care to community members consistent with the community service mission of the College and University
  • Other Duties as Assigned
    • This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties for this position. The College of Dental Medicine reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Individuals must possess these skills, abilities and knowledge or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
  • Recognized knowledge and experience in area of expertise.
  • Ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups, both in writing and orally.
  • Ability to interact in an effective and positive manner with individuals of diverse backgrounds, including administration, faculty, students, staff and outside contacts.
  • Ability to effectively conduct detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities in an academic environment.

Required Qualifications

  • Education
    • D.D.S. or D.M.D from an institution accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation or equivalent degree. Qualifying education that includes graduation from a non-CODA accredited institution will be considered on a case by case basis.
  • Licensure and Certification
    • Must have active California license or be qualified to obtain licensure/special permit in California.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Completion of a residency program in advanced general dentistry (GPR or AEGD) and /or 3-5 years of clinical practice are preferred.
  • Experience in academics and/or clinical research is desirable.

General Responsibilities:

  • Promote, by words and action, an atmosphere of respect for individual dignity in the humanistic tradition of the University.
  • Promote, by precept and example, a general atmosphere within the College and University of respect for knowledge, thought and inquiry.
  • Promote the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
  • Exhibit commitment to diversity and social justice.
  • Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of courses and academic programs within the College and University

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties are normally performed in an office, laboratory or clinic setting. The noise level in these settings is usually moderate.

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