OverviewReporting directly to Executive Assistant Dean, General Dentistry at Touro College of Dental Medicine's clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Senior Director of Research, Clinical Director of Periodontics & Director of Laser Dentistry will be responsible for initiating and guiding student doctor/patient interaction and assist in transition to clinical practice as it pertains to periodontal dentistry.
Responsibilities- Monitor treatment planning, progress, and performance.
- Model and advise students on professionalism and patient management techniques.
- Assist the Patient Care Coordinators in solving patient related problems.
- Review each student's performance in the periodontal clinic on a regular basis.
- Assists students to establish and reach patient treatment goals.
- Determine individual student needs and related time utilization.
- Assist students in rendering care to patients.
- Demonstrate procedures to students as needed.
- Report instances of misconduct as appropriate.
- Ensure adequate clinical coverage by approving faculty time away in all clinical practices.
- To ensure calibration and the practice of clinical faculty in:
- Clinical protocols in clinical areas.
- Infection Control Compliance.
- Reviewing student activity as required.
- Overseeing Clinical Formative and Summative Examination Process.
- Attend periodic meetings with other Directors or Clinical Practice Leaders.
- Possible membership on the Clinical Policy Committee.
- Possible membership on the Year 3-4 Student Academic Promotion Review Committee (SAPRC 3-4).
- Stay abreast of faculty operations within the periodontal clinic, ensuring that there is appropriate coverage, administrative support when needed, and resolve to any clinical issues.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications- D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school or equivalent.
- Certificate of training and educationally qualified from an ADA-accredited specialty program.
- Dental License Registration; must be eligible for licensure in the state of New Mexico.
Preferred Qualifications- Previous teaching experience.
- DEA number.
- Board Eligible or Certified.
- A track record of scholarly activity and outstanding patient care, as well as demonstration of or likely commitment to diversity-related teaching/research/service.
- Engagement and familiarity in curriculum development and digital dentistry technology and experience in faculty calibration.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities- A high degree of interpersonal competency: Professionalism, diplomacy, judgement and discretion required.
- Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty and colleagues.
- Ability to organize tasks and delegate as necessary.
