Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor (PRD)

Position is full-time, teacher-clinician non-tenure track; 4 days per week, 52 weeks per year.

Faculty at Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, engage in teaching in various formats, including didactic, Simulation and clinical, clinical activities, scholarship, research, and service. The successful candidate will oversee didactic, simulated, and clinical student learning experiences in the discipline and engage in all the activities listed above.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

PRIMARY PURPOSES

I. Teaching

• Deliver lectures, seminars, preclinical simulation laboratory teaching, clinical teaching, and computer-based individualized instruction to support the Preventive and Restorative Department's pre-clinical and clinical courses, in both the predoctoral and international dental studies students.

II. Curriculum design and course directorship

• Become a course director in Operative Dentistry, design, lead and manage courses, and follow the ethos of minimum intervention/minimally invasive and modern/up to date concepts, materials and techniques.
• Contribute to curriculum design including integration with the various Helix strands.
• Utilize outcomes assessment, including student and peer evaluation, to improve curricular content and presentation.
• Assist in setting standards of care for our Dugoni School of Dentistry student clinic.

III. Patient Care

• Work in the Dugoni School of Dentistry clinics supervising student care of patients.
• Lead and assist in the calibration of faculty both in the pre-clinical and clinical areas in relation to restorative dentistry, in particular cariology and Operative Dentistry.

IV. Research/Scholarship appropriate for promotion eligibility

• Build research endeavors in which you are genuinely interested.
• Demonstrate effort in scholarly publications and presentations.
• Take part in clinical research projects, sample collection and other scholarly activities.

IV. Collaboration and Service

• Engage broadly in other school, university, professional, and community serviceopportunities.
• In addition to the traditional expectations for faculty members, the culture of humanism and collaboration at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is especially important.
• Engage in National and International collaborations and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Dental school educational processes.
• Operative, Prosthodontic and Restorative didactic concepts and techniques.
• Dental materials and emerging digital applications and other technology to clinical operative and restorative treatment.
• Strong computer proficiency, including the ability to efficiently use Microsoft Office Suite, email systems, databases, and other workplace software, while quickly learning new technologies and digital tools as needed.

Ability to:

• Effectively manage projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and reliability in fulfilling academic and administrative responsibilities.
• Strong commitment to teamwork, collegiality, and timely communication and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a positive, collaborative, and respectful team culture.
• Produce professional written reports and correspondence in a timely manner.
• Be organized.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience.
• Clinical experience in all Restorative and Prosthodontic clinical procedures.
• Experience in leading and mentoring teams.
• Substantial experience and enthusiasm for course directing in Operative Dentistry.
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered, and humanistic dental education.

Education:

• DDS/DMD or international equivalent.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Hold or be eligible for a California Dental License.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Advanced training/qualifications in Operative Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Dental Materials, Cariology, or a related discipline

Experience:

• Experience in curriculum development, course management, assessment, and student evaluation.

Ability to:

• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Communicate effectively with a diverse population of patients, students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Work effectively in a group setting.
• Provide effective student and peer calibration and development.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Demonstrate professional judgment in all situations.

The ideal candidate will
Role model for faculty and students with regard to:
(a) scholarship and clinical skill,
(b) commitment to the profession,
© personal responsibility and habits,
(d) continuous growth,
(e) humanistic respect for dignity of others,
(f) school policy,
(g) actively participate in local, regional, and national organizations and networks,
(h) attend and support school and university meetings and events.

Other

• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

GENERAL: Faculty should have sufficient motor function to execute movements essential to providing oral health care to patients.

SPECIFIC: Must possess the motor skills to perform palpation, percussion, auscultation and other diagnostic maneuvers, basic laboratory tests, dental preparations, and diagnostic procedures in a timely manner. Such actions require coordination of gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium, and functional uses of the senses of touch and vision.

SPECIFIC: Must be able to perform basic life support including CPR, transfer, and position patients with disabilities, physically restrain adults and children who lack motor control, and position and reposition himself or herself around the patient and chair in sitting and standing positions for prolonged periods of time. A student must promote and support the ability of coworkers to perform prompt care.

Must be able to operate controls, use high-speed or low- speed dental handpieces for tooth preparation procedures, and use hand instrumentation including scalpels for surgical procedures. All these skills must be performed within reasonable time frames.

Must be able to operate controls, use high-speed or low- speed dental handpieces for tooth preparation procedures, and use hand instrumentation including scalpels for surgical procedures. All these skills must be performed within reasonable time frames.

Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may reasonably be anticipated. Personal protective equipment is expected to reduce or eliminate exposure to routine or limited infectious agents.

Special Instructions

For in-person roles: This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the (City) Pacific campus.

For online roles: While this is an online position, Pacific's three campuses are within California and its faculty and staff are mostly California residents. For administrative purposes, California residents are preferred. Out of state hires must be approved either by the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (for academic hires) or by the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations.

To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32653