Assistant Professor or Higher (Pediatric Dentistry)
Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine
Application
Details
Posted: 15-Apr-21
Location: El Paso, Texas
Categories:
Allied Health
Dentistry
Employment Type:
Full-time
Organization Type:
Higher Education Institution
Salary Details:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
EEO Statement:
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Internal Number: 21492BR
Major/Essential Functions
Participates in course administration and instruction for the dental school curriculum
Develops and delivers an integrated curriculum, which blends basic science and clinical concepts, in collaboration with faculty members in other disciplines
Employs multiple teaching methods including case-based instruction, large- and small-group discussion, lecture, demonstration, simulation, team-based learning, and distance education
Provides formative and summative assessment of dental student performance
Provides individual support, feedback, and advice to dental students
Works closely with the course and curriculum committees, fellow faculty, and key administrators to accomplish the goals and objectives of the dental school’s curriculum
Engages in scholarship and academically-related public service
Engages in clinical practice of pediatric dentistry
Adheres to institutional policies and procedures
Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in teaching pediatric dentistry as a clinically-integrated dentistry program to dental students
Experience in teaching behavior management in a clinically-integrated dentistry program to dental students
Experience in the use of medical/dental imaging, laboratory findings, restorations, and clinical case-based scenarios in the teaching of pediatric dentistry
Experience in developing/delivery of clinical pediatric dentistry
Experience in development and delivery of an integrated dental curriculum
Experience with innovative teaching methods such as interactive large and small group formats, laboratory-based instruction, team-based learning, case-based learning, problem-based learning, and distance education
Experience with curriculum and clinical management software systems
Participation in national organizations or committees devoted to dental education
Expertise in dental education scholarship
Experience in the development of grant proposals and the management of extramural funding
Emerging or established regional or national reputation for associate professor or higher rank
Board certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Required Qualifications
D.M.D./D.D.S. or equivalent degree
Successful completion of CODA-accredited training program in pediatric dentistry
A minimum of one-year experience in teaching pediatric dentistry
Texas Dental Licensure or eligibility for an unrestricted Texas Dental License
The mission of the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine is to improve the oral health of the people of Texas and the greater El Paso community by: focusing on the unique oral and overall health care needs of the border populations; demonstrating excellence in education, research, and patient care; and providing leadership to the practicing community and other area stakeholders.
