MOSDOH - Assistant Professor - Periodontics

A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking an exempt Periodontist at the St. Louis Dental Center. This position reports to the Vice Dean of Clinical Operations, Clinical Education & Community Partnerships. The Periodontist manages and mentors MOSDOH students to assure attainment of clinical competency, teaches students the fundamentals of periodontics, and assures provision of high-quality periodontic services to patients.

Major Job Duties

• Mentor and evaluate students in periodontic dentistry procedures on patients
• Establish procedures for periodontics in conjunction with the Specialty Care Unit Director
• Communicate with the 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 and report any deficiencies to the Vice Dean of Clinical Education, Operations and Community Partnerships
• Assure clinical competency for students in periodontics
• Supervise periodontic 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 & 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

Skills/Requirements

• D.D.S. or D.M.D.
• Specialty Certification in Periodontics
• A current Missouri State Dental License or able to obtain
• Able to work independently
• Team oriented
• Personable

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following the hire date. For more information, please visit atsu.edu/employment/benefits .