Pre-Clinical/Clinical Faculty - Endodontics (Evergreen)

University of the Pacific
December 12, 2023
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Position Information

Title Pre-Clinical/Clinical Faculty - Endodontics (Evergreen)

Campus San Francisco Department Department of Endodontics Posting Number F00766 Full or Part Time Part Time Open Date 06/12/2023 Close Date 12/12/2023 Open Until Filled No Days Per Week Up to 2 days per week Weeks Per Year 40

Position Description

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions

The Department of Endodontics at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, invites applicants to apply for a part-time, teacher-clinician; 0.5 or 1 day per week, 40 weeks per year.

The department is responsible for providing endodontic preclinical and clinical content within the dental school pre-doctoral curriculum as well in as the advanced education program in endodontology, including all areas of endodontic care.

Pacific faculty engage in teaching, scholarship and service. The successful candidate will supervise pre-clinical and/or clinical student and resident learning experiences in the discipline.

Responsibilities to may include any of the following: I. Teaching Curriculum 1. Instruction in the Clinical Sciences curricular strand. 2. Participate in outcomes assessment, including student and peer evaluation, to improve curricular content and presentation. 3. Assist in setting standards of care for our Dugoni School of Dentistry student clinic and participate in faculty and staff development. II. Patient Care 1. Supervise students providing clinical care of patients in the Dugoni School clinic. 2. Participate in mandatory faculty calibration and development in pre- clinical and clinical areas. III. Collaboration and Service 1. Engage broadly in other school, university, professional, and community service opportunities. 2. In addition to the traditional expectations for faculty members, the culture of humanism and collaboration at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is especially important.

Minimum Qualifications

Current Knowledge of:

  • Dental school educational processes.
  • Endodontic information and technique
  • Experience:

  • Minimum three years of dental private practice, as general dentist or specialist endodontist
  • Education:

  • DDS/DMD or international equivalent, completion of training from an Accredited Dental School program.
  • Endodontic certificate, preferably from a CODA accredited dental school
  • Valid CPR certification
  • Preferred Qualifications

    Ability to:

  • Communicate effectively with a diverse population of patients, students, staff, faculty and administration.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Work effectively in a group setting.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Demonstrate professional judgment in all situations.
  • Experience:

  • No previous teaching or practice experience is required for pre-clinical instruction, but the candidate should be among the top ranked in recently graduating classes.
  • Physical Requirements

    GENERAL: Faculty should have sufficient motor function to execute movements essential to providing oral health care to patients. SPECIFIC: Must possess the motor skills to perform relevant diagnostic maneuvers, dental preparations, and clinical procedures in a timely manner. Such actions require coordination of gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium, and functional uses of the senses of touch and vision. SPECIFIC: Must be able to perform basic life support including CPR, transfer and position patients with disabilities, physically restrain adults and children who lack motor control, and position and reposition himself or herself around the patient and chair in sitting and standing positions for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to operate controls, use high-speed or low-speed dental handpieces for tooth preparation procedures, the operating microscope and use hand instrumentation including scalpels for surgical procedures. All of these skills must be performed within reasonable time frames.

    Hiring Range $45 - $50 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Special Instructions

    Your application will be active for up to 6 months within the temporary pool. (Note: If a job specific posting is created and you are interested in that specific position, please reapply directly to the posted position. Your previous temporary pool application will not automatically transfer to the new job opening.) Submission of materials does not guarantee consideration for future employment in openings of this type, since availability can be unpredictable and consideration competitive.

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    Reference Letter Information

    Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? No

    Minimum Number of References 3 Maximum Number of References 4 Background Check Statement

    All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

    AA/EEO Policy Statement

    University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

  • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • CSHP Job Posting
  • ACCP Job Posting
  • Personal Referral
  • Pacific Website
  • Other
  • Are you currently excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other Federal health care program?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Have you received notice that you are under review for possible exclusion from Medicare, Medicaid or any other Federal health care program?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • Dental State License
  • Hepatitis B Vaccination or HBV Test/Titer or Declination Form
  • CPR/BLS Certification
  • Optional Documents

  • Other Document
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