Description

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry seeks an Assistant / Associate Professor in the Department of Diagnostic and Preventive Sciences, Division of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology. The selected faculty member will work under the supervision of the Division Head of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology and will be responsible for teaching didactic and clinical courses in Oral Medicine and Oral Diagnosis for pre-doctoral and post-doctoral students. The Assistant / Associate Professor will serve as a…

role model for students and the public, and will ensure a well-rounded learning experience for students. Intramural faculty practice opportunities are also available.

Responsibilities

Promote and practice evidence-based didactic and clinical learning and teaching.
Lead and assist in course development, curriculum planning, mapping, implementation, evaluation, updates, reporting, schedules, and preclinic and clinical assignments and instruction.
Prepare and update all course materials in a timely way.
Develop and manage the Oral Medicine curriculum to ensure compliance with the College's mission, accreditation standards, and institutional policy and procedures.
Employ a variety of teaching methods to accommodate students' diverse learning styles.
Serve as a course director, as needed and assigned, and deliver lectures, seminars, and workshops, ensuring students develop competency in evidence-based practices.
Student advising and mentoring.
Collaborate with other faculty and provide oversight for the development, administration, and analysis of Oral Medicine courses and student progress for didactic and clinical courses.
Provide direct clinical supervision of students and oversee student procedures and patient care in clinics.
Remain in the clinic for the duration of assigned sessions and supervise students during patient care.
Provide consultations for patients as needed.
Maintain current knowledge in oral medicine, oral diagnosis, orofacial pain, and temporomandibular disorders.
Supervise and grade all clinical procedures performed by students.
Administer and assess clinical skills in accordance with course objectives identified in the course syllabi.
Work amongst/as a supervising dentist(s) to authorize radiographs to meet patient needs.
Evaluate and interpret dental radiographs and determine if additional radiographs are necessary.
Respond to emergency situations and implement emergency procedures.
Share information about students' needs, attendance, and achievement with the Division Head and other faculty members.
Monitor student performance and provide timely feedback.
Be available for students during regular working hours.
Attend regularly scheduled department/faculty calibration meetings.
Participate in required trainings, orientations, and college-required activities.
Maintain professional growth through research, continuing education, professional seminars, and regional or national meetings.
Serve on committees, participate in professional development, and provide service.
Assist in the Division of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology accreditation process.
Perform other duties delegated by the Division Head of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology
Supervise student organizations and volunteer activities.
Contribute to departmental research.
Mentor students and faculty in research projects, publications, and presentations.
Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in dentistry, integrating them into teaching and clinical practice.
Ensure that instruction meets or exceeds standards established by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Model expected standards of professionalism, quality, and ethics, and in doing so, serve as a role model for students.
Ensure that all instruction meets or exceeds standards established by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Support the College and Division of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology's mission and initiatives.
Fulfill department and College Responsibilities as directed by the Division Head and/or Dean and abide by college and department policies and philosophies.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a dental degree (DDS, DMD, or equivalent)
A certificate in Oral Medicine from a CODA-accredited residency program is preferred.
Have a license to practice dentistry in the State of Oklahoma or be eligible for licensure.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Possess knowledge of, and demonstrate proficiency in, current concepts in oral medicine, clinical instruction, general dentistry, new technologies, and clinical practice.

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