The Clinical Assistant Professor Faculty should have earned a
DDS/DMD degree, having a minimum of five (5) years' experience in
general dentistry. S/he should be committed to educating and
empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic
abilities. The Clinical Assistant Professor Faculty must be
eligible for and obtain licensure in the state of Illinois and must
be able to obtain an unrestricted DEA license.
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Clinical Education, the Clinical Faculty will:
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Clinical Education, the Clinical Faculty will:
- Work directly with students in the patient care clinic, supervising all areas of general
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The Clinical Faculty position involves being in the dental clinic when students are in session and walking among student operatories without disturbing The Clinical Faculty is expected to actively circulate among the assigned suite operatories during patient care hours to evaluate, provide feedback, remain engaged through patient care, and grade procedures performed by students.
- Inherent to this Clinical Faculty Assistant Professor position is the ability of the faculty to work chairside to evaluate procedures that are being performed by students.
- Inherent to this Clinical Faculty Assistant Professor position is the ability of the faculty to sit or stand chairside and demonstrate procedures for students as needed on dental
- Inherent to this Clinical Faculty Assistant Professor position is the ability of the faculty to communicate, listen and follow along with any communications occurring during students' learning.
- The Clinical Faculty must be capable of tolerating the lights and noises associated with the dental patient care clinic.
- The Clinical Faculty must be capable of lifting and /or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and /or moving up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required for Clinical Faculty include close and distance vision, including looking at a computer monitor for extended periods of
Stephen Palatinus, DDS, MPH
Associate Dean of Clinical Education - Dental Institute
Midwestern University Illinois
spalat@midwestern.edu
Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.
Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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