Endodontics Instructor
Touro University New York
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Quick overview
Endodontic faculty are responsible for providing direct patient care and mentoring/teaching dental students within the clinic, while also ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and documentation standards. This includes initiating and guiding student-doctor interactions, performing necessary dental procedures, and advising students on professionalism and patient management.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a D.D.S./D.M.D. from a CODA-accredited school and a Certificate of training from an ADA-accredited specialty program, along with eligibility for New Mexico licensure. Preferred qualifications include prior teaching experience, Board Eligibility/Certification, and familiarity with curriculum development and digital dentistry technology.
Job description
Overview Directly reporting to the Director of Endodontics, with a dotted line to the Director of Clinical Education, and the Executive Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs, Endodontic faculty are responsible for direct patient care and mentoring/teaching students within Touro College of Dental Medicine's clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico. **Touro College of Dental Medicine (Albuquerque, New Mexico Clinic) is currently hiring multiple Endodontics Instructors.*****
Responsibilities
Initiate and guide student doctor/patient interaction Perform dental procedures on patients of the clinic as needed Model and advise students on professionalism and patient management techniques Assist in solving patient related problems Assist the Director of Endodontics in their view of each student's performance within the endodontic clinic Assuring accuracy of student clinical notes, approving student procedural code, and evaluating/assessing student in the areas of Preparedness, Professionalism, Promptness Monitoring for unapproved notes of treatments on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis Report instances of misconduct to the Director of Endodontics Maintaining calibration as determined by the Director of Clinical Education as well as: Ensuring all 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 the Director of Endodontics and attend clinical faculty meetings, including Faculty Forum Membership, if appointed, on relevant Clinical Committees
Qualifications
Education/Experience Required Qualifications D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school or equivalent. Certificate of training and educationally qualified from an ADA-accredited specialty program. Dental License Registration; must be eligible for licensure in the state of New Mexico.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous teaching experience. DEA number. Board Eligible or Certified. 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. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities A high degree of interpersonal competency: Professionalism, diplomacy, judgement and discretion required. Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and colleagues. Ability to organize tasks. Travel As needed Maximum Salary Minimum Salary
