MOSDOH - Assistant Professor Endodontics

A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking an exempt Assistant Professor of Endodontics at the St. Louis Dental Center. The position reports to the Vice Dean, Clinical Operations, Clinical Education & Community Partnerships and is responsible for managing and mentoring MOSDOH students to assure the attainment of clinical competency, teaching students the fundamentals of Endodontics, and assuring the provision of high-quality endodontic services to patients.

Major Job Duties

• Mentor and evaluate students in endodontic dentistry
• Establish procedures for endodontics, in conjunction with 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 & patient safety - reporting deficiencies to the Vice-Dean
• Assure clinical competency for students in endodontics
• Supervise Endodontic residents 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

Job Responsibilities

• Track student progress toward attainment of clinical competency and communicate progress & deficiencies on a periodic basis to the Vice Dean of Clinical Operations, Clinic Education & Community Partnerships
• Assure patient and student safety and report any deficiencies to the Vice Dean of Clinical Operations, Clinical Education & Community Partnerships
• Participate in calibration activities, to include semi-annual faculty advance
• Participate in ATSU/MOSDOH committee activities
• Perform endodontic procedures on patients as needed
• Potential for intermittent on-call and other outreach activities after hours
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• D.D.S. or D.M.D., Specialty Certification in Endodontics
• A current Missouri State Dental License is required
• Must be highly skilled in endodontics
• Adaptable and motivated
• 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 hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits .