Description
A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking an exempt Assistant/Associate Professor of Periodontics at the St. Louis Dental Center. The position will report to the Director of Clinical Faculty. The Assistant/Associate Professor of Periodontics will Manage and mentor MOSDOH students to assure attainment of clinical competency, teach students the fundamentals of Periodontics and assure provision of high quality periodontic services to patients.
Major Job Duties
Mentoring and evaluating students in periodontic dentistry procedures on patients
Establish procedures for periodontics in conjunction with the Specialty Care Unit Director
Communicate with the Specialty Care Unit Director as to the educational goals, essential experiences, and competencies for student experiences
Complete Administrative Reports as directed
Assure student and patient safety, reporting deficiencies to the Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs and Advanced Dental Education
Assure clinical competency for students in periodontics
Supervise periodontic residents/fellows as needed
Provide indirect supervision of dental assistant(s) and provide performance review evaluations to the Dental Clinic Manager
Provide didactic and laboratory instruction to pre-clinical students in Kirksville and D3 and D4 students in St. Louis
Perform dental procedures on patients as needed
Track student progress toward attainment of clinical competency and communicate progress and deficiencies on a periodic basis to the Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs and Advanced Dental Education
Participate in calibration activities, to include semi-annual faculty advance
Participate in ATSU/MOSDOH committee activities and official university functions
Potential for intermittent on-call and other outreach activities after hours
Other duties as assigned
Requirements/Skills
D.D.S. or D.M.D.
Specialty Certification in Periodontics
A current Missouri State Dental License is required
Must be highly skilled in periodontics
Must be adaptable, personable, and able to work independently
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 .
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Team Player: Intermediate
Mentoring: Intermediate
Motivation: Intermediate
Diplomacy & Tact: Intermediate
Initiative: Intermediate
Self-Direction: Intermediate
Organizing: Intermediate
Communication: Intermediate
Education
Required
- Doctorate or better in Dental Medicine
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- MO Dental License
Experience
Preferred
2-3 years: At least two years experience in practice of periodontics
2-3 years: At least two years experience in a dental teaching environment
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.