Clinical Assistant /Associate Professor - OMFS
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:
Primary areas of responsibility include active participation in
predoctoral teaching and patient care at the University of the
Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, Sacramento
Campus.
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.
EXEMPT Full-time; 4 days per week, 52 weeks per year.
Teacher-clinician track position.
Primary areas of responsibility include active participation in
predoctoral teaching and patient care components of the
program.
1.Predoctoral program
- Didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical teaching to dental
students (lecture, block rotation, elective course)
Supervise students providing clinical care of patients in the
Sacramento clinic.
Provide academic advisement and guidance to dental
students.
Participate in Personalized Instructional Programs and student
research projects.
2.Patient care
- Provide emergency care to patients as needed
- Provide elective oral and maxillofacial surgery services that
are beyond the scope of the predoctoral student program (eg. dental
implants, wisdom teeth, sedation) to patients of the clinic.
- Provide elective and emergency oral and maxillofacial surgery
services in Pacific Sacramento Ambulatory Surgery Center.
- Option to participate in faculty practice plan.
3.Service to the dental school and professional community through
participation in committees, interprofessional programs,
school-wide activities, and local & regional professional
organizations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
- Curriculum management as it relates to oral and maxillofacial
surgery
- Current, evidence-based clinical practice
Ability to:
- Promote the dental school mission, vision, and core values
- Lead and function in an active change environment
- Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, residents,
students in a variety of ways including: email, texts, one-on-one
conversations, small meetings, large meetings, lectures, etc.
- Maintain professional composure and demeanor at all times
- Listen, follow, collaborate, negotiate, compromise, direct,
delegate, refer, and think critically
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of practice experience
Education:
- DDS/DMD from an ADA-accredited school of dentistry or
equivalent.
- Completion of an advanced education program in Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Current advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
certification.
- Licensed or licensure eligible in California.
Working Conditions:
- Position requires coordination of a variety of responsible
duties in stressful non-clinical and clinical situations
- Significant contact with staff/co-workers, students, residents,
patients and their families, other employers, physicians, and their
office staff, local hospital team members, and other members of the
health care community
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
- Competency based education and assessment methodology
- Modern pedagogical concepts and application in health
professions education
- Trends in oral health and oral health education
- Dental accreditation standards and processes
Ability to:
- Inspire excellence and promote innovation
Experience:
- Previous experience in an academic setting preferred.
- Previous experience in hospital and/or ambulatory surgery
center is preferred.
Licenses/Education:
- Board certification is highly desired.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
- Behavior consistent with core values of the Dugoni School.
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.
- Work performed is primarily general
office/administrative/direct patient care with frequent use of
computer keyboard and phone.
- Requires sitting, standing, bending, walking.
- Occasional lifting of up to 15lbs should be anticipated.
Special Instructions:
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32204
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