A T Still University of Health Sciences
Location
St. Louis, Missouri
The Clinical General Dentistry Faculty Assistant Professor DMD will supervise students in the Comprehensive Care Unit to provide care to their patient family and maintain standards of care. Additional responsibilities include participating in quality assurance measures and assisting in training adjunct faculty.
Candidates must have a D.D.S/D.M.D. and at least five years of experience in both a dental teaching environment and private practice. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to be self-directed and highly skilled in general dentistry.
Supervise students in the comprehensive care unit to provide comprehensive care their patient family. Maintain Standards of Care and ensure continuity of care for all patients in the CCU. Participate in clinic quality assurance and continuous quality improvement measures. Work on the clinic floor 4-5 days per week depending on faculty practice day. Assist the staff, faculty and administration in St. Louis and Kirksville to train adjunct faculty to achieve clinical calibration. Work with the dental assistant(s) and Patient Service Advocates and contribute to performance review evaluations in conjunction with the Assistant Dean, Clinical Affairs. Coordinate with Assistant Dean, Clinical Affairs for staff leave (vacation, medical) and clinic floor coverage. Complete administrative reports as needed and all ATSU required employee training (RET). Track student progress and collaborate with CCU Directors, Specialty Care Directors and with the Vice Dean of Clinical Affairs and Advanced Dental Education on student deficiencies. Assure patient, student, and staff safety and communication. Perform dental procedures on patients as needed. Serve on committees as assigned. Support/participate in an after-hours emergency care program as needed. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean, Clinical Affairs.
Education & Experience D.D.S/D.M.D. At least five years experience in a dental teaching environment. At least five years experience in private practice where dentistry is performed. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Must be able to be self-directed and take the initiative. Must be highly skilled in general dentistry. Interested candidates should submit the following application materials: A current Curriculum Vitae (CV), A cover letter detailing qualifications and interest in the position, A self-query report from the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
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Market context
Clinical general dentistry faculty roles in Missouri are typically driven by dental school teaching needs and the demand for experienced clinicians who can supervise students in a clinical setting. These positions are competitive because they require both academic teaching experience and private practice background, plus strong communication, organization, and self-direction. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show teaching, clinical, and leadership experience.