ASDOH - AEGD Clinical Director Dental

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) invites applications for an AEGD Clinical Director on the Mesa, Arizona campus. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Advanced Care & Strategic Partnerships. The clinical director will conduct teaching, patient care, scholarly and service activities in support of the mission, goals and objectives of the School and University with primary responsibility for general dental patient care in the ACC clinic and the clinical education and mentoring of AEGD residents to assure attainment of postdoctoral-level clinical competency that integrates biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences.

Job Duties:

• General – conduct teaching, scholarship, service and patient care in support of the mission and goals of ASDOH and ATSU. Promote an atmosphere of respect, collegiality, commitment to diversity and social justice, and humanistic learning environment.
• Teaching – In collaboration with other responsible faculty and administrators, provide clinical supervision of AEGD residents in general dentistry that integrates biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences, and effectively carry out supporting lecture, seminar, and other didactic instruction for the AEGD program residents.
• Patient Care and Treatment - Provide direct patient care in the ACC that supports community service, efficient clinic operations, student/resident education, or when in the best interest of the patient.
• Administration – Manage administrative aspect of clinical education in AEGD program consistent with program goals and accreditation.
• Service – Participate in committees, faculty governance, professional societies and associations, community events, and provision of CE.
• Scholarship - Establish and maintain scholarly and/or research activity in area of expertise, at level consistent with scheduled annual workload.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administration : Develop and coordinate the AEGD clinic educational experience in collaboration with Program Director; oversee the recruitment, hiring, and training of clinical faculty and staff in collaboration with other responsible faculty and administrators; communicate, manage, and standardize AEGD program faculty and staff as to educational goals, experiences, expected resident progress and competencies; assist in the program accreditation process; track, analyze and report on data to assess the program effectiveness and residents’ clinical education progress.
• AEGD Resident Education, Management and Progress: Supervise and manage AEGD residents as they develop and work through the clinical educational goals of the program including patient treatment plans, the application and integration of knowledge, skills and values in delivering general dental care and treatment to patients of all ages; develop resident remediation plans as required in collaboration with Program Director.
• Patient Care and Treatment - Provide direct patient care in the ACC that supports community service, efficient clinic operations, student/resident education, or when in the best interest of the patient.

Skills/Requirements:

• D.D.S. or D.M.D.
• Knowledge of General Practice residency or equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a dental teaching environment.
• At least 10 years’ experience in private practice or other facility where advanced general dentistry techniques were performed.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to be self directed and take the initiative.
• Must be highly skilled in general dentistry and advanced restorative techniques.
• Diplomacy a must.
  
  
• Individual must be organized.
  
  
• Good communication skills.
  
  
• Adaptable and motivated.
  
  
• Able to work independently.
  
  
• Team oriented, strong mentoring, and personable.