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The Specialty Full-Time Faculty should have earned a DDS/DMD degree and a specialty degree in their field of dentistry from a CODA accredited institution. Board certification in their specialty is desired. They should show evidence of scholarly activity in their field of dentistry. They should have a minimum of five years of experience in private practice or at an academic health center in their specialty. An Arizona License and DEA License are also required.  They should additionally be an experienced administrator whose background includes leadership in the oversight of clinical dentistry associated with their field. They should be a person committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities.

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Faculty, this Specialty Faculty will:

1. Advise the Director of Clinical Faculty on college-wide academic issues to assist in moving the institution to its vision of academic excellence
2. Be familiar with electronic the clinical management system
3. Maintain an open-door policy for students in need of assistance or counseling
4. Establish a welcoming atmosphere to improve morale and to promote collegiality among students, staff, and faculty
5. Manage continuity of patient care at each clinical session
6. Assist all students in assigned area with quality patient care
7. Demonstrate clinical treatment on patients assigned to students
8. Be responsible for the attendance of students under their supervision
9. Help address problems of staff and students under their supervision
10. Help identify discrepancies in patient needs and patient assignments among the students
11. Supervise students in their specialty area; specialty faculty will:
1. Measure and record patient temperature, blood pressure and pulse, and assist students during patient exams
2. Assist students with administration of anesthesia and in placement and removal of sutures
3. Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and operate resuscitative equipment
4. Dispose appropriately of contaminated waste
5. Load and unload radiographic film cassettes, protect self, student and patient from excessive ionizing radiation exposure; expose bitewing, periapical, occlusal radiographs and panoramic radiographs
6. Supervise activities of dental students
7. Provide technical guidance to students
8. Ensure comfort, safety, and cleanliness of dental facilities
9. Ensure comfort and safety of the patients supervised
10. Instruct students in work techniques and procedures
11. Evaluate student and staff performance; counsel personnel and prepare evaluation reports on students.
12. Prepare administrative, technical, patient and manpower reports
13. Establish and monitor stock level for supplies and equipment
14. Complete requisitions and maintain dental supplies and equipment
15. Prepare periodic and special reports concerning personnel, patients, dental care and treatment operations
16. Assure that all case completions have an exit exam
17. Coordinate the teaching and evaluation of professionalism and clinical practice management skills of the students
18. Meet regularly with the Assistant/Associate Dean for Clinical Education

 Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional qualifications include persuasion, verbal communication, health promotion and maintenance, building relationships, resolving conflict, coordination, listening, legal compliance, organization, and integrity.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position involves being in the dental institute clinic during clinic hours, walking between operatories. The Specialty Full-Time Faculty is expected to actively circulate through the suite during operating hours.

1. This position involves being in the dental institute clinic during clinic hours, walking between operatories in applicable.
2. This position requires the Specialty Full-Time Faculty to work chairside to evaluate procedures that are being performed by students.
3. This position requires the Specialty Full-Time Faculty to sit or stand chairside and demonstrate procedures on a patent or mannequin.
4. This position requires the Specialty Full-Time Faculty to sit or stand chairside performing/taking these procedures to completion as needed.
5. The Specialty Full-Time Faculty must be able to use a computer for extended periods of time.
6. The Specialty Full-Time Faculty must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
7. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, including looking at a computer monitor for extended periods of time.

If you would like to learn more about this position, or about the College of Dental Medicine please submit your application through Midwestern University’s online job board: https://www.midwestern.edu/employment-mwu.  Your online application should include a letter of intent and a curriculum vitae with the names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least three professional references.  Please note that although faculty positions are usually listed as “Assistant Professor”, initial appointment at a higher rank is possible based on the academic experience of the applicant.

For more information about this position, please contact:

Steven Call DDS, MLS
Associate Dean for Clinical Education
Midwestern University
College of Dental Medicine
5855 W. Utopia Road
Glendale, AZ 85308
scallx@midwestern.edu

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance.  We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account.  We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days.  We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program.  Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility. 

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).  Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.