Midwestern University·Downers Grove, Illinois
The Clinical Assistant Professor will supervise pre-doctoral students in the patient care clinic and provide instruction on general dentistry procedures. Responsibilities also include developing lectures, mentoring students, and maintaining accurate digital patient records in accordance with college protocols.
The Clinical Assistant Professor Faculty should have earned a DDS/DMD degree, having a minimum of five (5) years' experience in general dentistry. S/he should be committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities. The Clinical Assistant Professor Faculty must be eligible for and obtain licensure in the state of Illinois and must be able to obtain an unrestricted DEA license.
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Clinical Education, the Clinical Faculty will:
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Work directly with students in the patient care clinic, supervising all areas of general 2.
Interact positively with students, treating all students as future 3.
Be competent in treating patients and demonstrating procedures on patients to students in all areas of general 4.
Be a positive role model for students in 5.
Adhere to CDMI protocols, guidelines, calibrations and policies in the delivery of dental care in the CDMI Dental 6.
Be willing to learn and demonstrate competence using current and future technologies in dentistry including rotary endodontics, CAD/CAM dentistry, 3D printing and lasers, following CDMI clinical protocols and 7.
Proactively engage and mentor pre-doctoral students in all areas of dentistry, including the activeuse of evidence-based technologies.
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Be an example of an active life-long learner in dentistry, through learning new techniques, emerging technologies, new materials and treatment protocols as needed by the college.
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Adopt different teaching techniques and styles to meet the needs of individual 10.
Be willing to serve on assigned committees within the college or 11.
Interact professionally with all faculty, students, staff and patients, always being respectful and collegial.
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Be willing to develop and deliver lectures following CDMI protocols, guidelines, calibrations and policies for lecture 13.
Be expected to take courses in teaching methods as needed, which should include skills for delivering lectures and developing examinations/ 14.
Be competent in the use of the college's patient digital record keeping system and related software.
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Be timely in completing all notes and codes in patient 16.
Evaluate students in a timely manner (daily, quarterly or weekly) as required by the college.
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Meet with the Associate Dean for Clinical Education for performance 18.
Demonstrate collaborative relationships with dental specialists to model exemplary patient- centered care for 19.
Be a positive influence on the MWU CDMI 20.
Be willing to mentor students in small groups as requested by the 21.
Be willing to work collaboratively as a member of the faculty team, supporting faculty calibration and adherence to college protocols, curriculum and teaching 22.
Commit to other responsibilities as needed, at the request of the Associate Dean for Clinical Education.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Clinical Faculty position involves being in the dental clinic when students are in session and walking among student operatories without disturbing The Clinical Faculty is expected to actively circulate among the assigned suite operatories during patient care hours to evaluate, provide feedback, remain engaged through patient care, and grade procedures performed by students.
Inherent to this Clinical Faculty Assistant Professor position is the ability of the faculty to work chairside to evaluate procedures that are being performed by students.
Inherent to this Clinical Faculty Assistant Professor position is the ability of the faculty to sit or stand chairside and demonstrate procedures for students as needed on dental
Inherent to this Clinical Faculty Assistant Professor position is the ability of the faculty to communicate, listen and follow along with any communications occurring during students' learning.
The Clinical Faculty must be capable of tolerating the lights and noises associated with the dental patient care clinic.
The Clinical Faculty must be capable of lifting and /or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and /or moving up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required for Clinical Faculty include close and distance vision, including looking at a computer monitor for extended periods of
Qualified and interested applicants should apply online at www.midwestern.edu. [http://www.midwestern.edu/] Please submit a curriculum vita and the names of three professional references. Additional inquiries may be directed to:
Stephen Palatinus, DDS, MPH
Associate Dean of Clinical Education - Dental Institute
spalat@midwestern.edu
Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance.
We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account.
We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days.
We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program.
Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.
Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree and possess at least five years of experience in general dentistry. Applicants must be eligible for licensure in the state of Illinois and be able to obtain an unrestricted DEA license.
Market context
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