Description

About WesternU

As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.

At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.

Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.

Job Summary

Supervise dental students in educational activities at WesternU College of Dental Medicine according to standards of the College of Dental Medicine (CDM) with a primary role if CDM pre-clinical education.

Individuals must possess these skills, abilities and knowledge or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Recognized knowledge and experience in a broad range of general dentistry diagnostic and treatment services.
• Ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to interact in an effective and positive manner with individuals of diverse backgrounds, including administration, faculty, residents and/or students, staff, patients, and outside contacts.
• Ability to effectively conduct detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities in an academic environment

Required Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or equivalent.
• Licensure: Active California dental license or be qualified to obtain licensure or faculty special permit in California.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of clinical practice experience.
  • Experience in supervising students and/or residents in a preclinical and/or clinical academic setting.

Essential Job Duties

Teaching:

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, assist, and teach students in diagnosis, treatment planning, and performance of all phases of general dentistry including digital dentistry, removable prosthodontics, endodontics, surgical extractions, and treatment of medically complex patients, primarily in a preclinical environment.
• Provide instruction and supervise oral health care in a peer-to-peer clinical setting.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for students, providing feedback on individual performance and resources for improvement as appropriate.
• Mentor assigned dental students, primarily from the D1 and D2 year classes, through role modeling professionalism, advising, teaching, facilitating group discussion, and providing assessment in the preclinical program.
• Maintain calibration with and set an example for students by following CDM clinical and administrative protocols and procedures.
• Assist with the implementation of an efficient, educational program by creating simulation assignments and learning activities in area of expertise or interest, that supports the educational mission and financial objectives of the College.
• Maintain intellectual integrity and strive for academic excellence.
• Set an example of professional and humanistic behavior.
• Display excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Scholarship:

Key Responsibilities

• Participate as appropriate and as time permits in research projects, studies and surveys which are conducted in accord with University and College research plans and objectives.
• Service.
• Serve on appropriate College and University committees as assigned.
• Participate in service to the profession and/or community service activities as assigned.

Clinical/Professional Practice:

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain proficiency in the use of electronic health records.
• Participate in the credentialing / privileging process.
• Oversee patient care at CDM clinical sites as required.

Work Schedule

Working at WesternU

We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.

We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,

• Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.
• Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.
• Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.
• As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.
• WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.
• We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!

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