Assistant Professor of Dental Education

2 months ago

St Louis, Missouri, United States ATSU Full time
Job Summary

ATSU is seeking a highly qualified Director of Comprehensive Care Unit to lead our team of students and faculty in the Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health. As a key member of our academic community, you will be responsible for managing and mentoring students in the comprehensive care unit, ensuring they achieve predoctoral clinical competency in all dental areas.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and mentor students as they develop and work through patient treatment plans, achieve educational goals, and attain competencies.
  • Maintain high standards of care and ensure continuity of care for all patients in the CCU, fostering an inclusive environment that respects and values diverse backgrounds and needs.
  • Communicate and manage adjunct faculty in the clinic regarding educational goals, essential experiences, and competencies, promoting a collaborative and inclusive learning atmosphere.
  • Assist with development and maintenance of accreditation and clinic quality assurance and continuous quality improvement measures.
  • Conduct daily/weekly/monthly meetings with students, faculty, and staff to review issues/plans/events and student achievement.
  • Work with staff, faculty, and administration to train adjunct faculty to achieve clinical calibration.
  • Provide direction over the dental assistant(s) and Patient Service Advocates and contribute to performance review evaluations in conjunction with the Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs and Advanced Dental Education.
  • Coordinate with Director of Clinical Faculty for staff leave and clinic floor coverage.
  • Complete administrative reports as needed and all ATSU required employee training.
  • Track student progress and collaborate with specialty Directors and with the Director of Clinical Faculty on student deficiencies.
  • Provide timely counsel to students.
  • Assure patient, student, and staff safety and communication.
  • Perform dental procedures on patients as needed.
  • Monitor case completion of student treatment.
  • Serve on University/MOSDOH and Affinia committees as assigned.
  • Support/participate in an after-hours emergency care program.
  • Conduct annual performance evaluations for adjunct faculty.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Faculty.
Requirements
  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Dental Education or a related field.
  • At least five years experience in a dental teaching environment.
  • At least five years experience in a 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.
Personal Characteristics
  • Diplomacy is a must.
  • Organized.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Adaptable and motivated.
  • Able to work independently.
  • Team oriented.
  • Mentoring.
  • Personable.
  • Excellent leadership skills.

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