A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health is seeking an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics on the St. Louis, MO campus. This position is projected to start in July 2021. The position will report to the Vice Dean of Clinical Operations, Clinical Education, and Community Partnerships. The Assistant Professor of Pediatrics will manage and mentor MOSDOH students to assure the attainment of clinical competency, teach students the fundamentals of pediatric dentistry, and assure the provision of high-quality pediatric services to patients.
Major job duties
Mentoring and evaluating students in pediatric dentistry procedures on patients
Establish procedures for pediatrics, in conjunction with Specialty Care Unit Director
Communicate with 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 of Clinical Education, Operations, and Community Partnerships
Assure clinical competency for students in pediatrics
Supervise pediatric 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 of Clinical Operations, Clinic Education, and Community Partnerships
Participate in calibration activities, to include semi-annual faculty advance
Participate in ATSU/MOSDOH committee activities
Potential for intermittent on-call and other outreach activities after hours
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
D.D.S. or D.M.D.
Specialty Certification in Pediatrics
A current Missouri State Dental License is required
Must be highly skilled in pediatric dentistry
Must be adaptable and be able to work independently
Qualifications
Education
Doctorate or better in Dental Medicine, DMD or related field.
Licenses & Certifications
MO Dental License
Skills
Motivations Intermediate
Diplomacy & Tact Intermediate
Initiative Intermediate
Self-Direction Intermediate
Organizing Intermediate
Communication Intermediate
Experience
2 year(s): At least two years experience in practice of pediatric dentistry,2 year(s): At least two years experience in a dental teaching environment