What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor (Prosthodontics) position at Conservatory of Music at University of the Pacific?
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Title Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor (Prosthodontics) Campus San Francisco Department Department of Preventive & Restorative Dentistry Posting Number F00930 Full or Part Time Full Time Open Date 11/13/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Days Per Week 4 Weeks Per Year 52
Position Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions
Reporting to the Chair of the Preventative and Restorative Dentistry Department.
Faculty at Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, engage in teaching in various formats, including didactic, simulation and clinical, clinical activities, scholarship, research and service. The successful candidate will oversee didactic, simulated, and clinical student learning experiences in the discipline and engage in al the activities listed above.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Full-time; 4 days per week; 52 weeks per year; tenure track, teacher-scholar.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Department of Preventive and Restorative is responsible for providing the Preventive and Restorative preclinical and clinical content within the dental school pre-doctoral and international dental studies curricula including Preventive and Minimally Invasive Dentistry, Operative Dentistry, Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, Implant Dentistry and Digital Dentistry, using the latest and innovative techniques, modern concepts, and technology.
Faculty at Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, engage in teaching in various formats, including didactic, Simulation and clinical, clinical activities, scholarship, research, and service. The successful candidate will oversee didactic, simulated, and clinical student learning experiences in the discipline and engage in al the activities listed above.
I. Teaching
II. Curriculum design and course directorship
Knowledge of:
Ability To:
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 palpation, percussion, auscultation and other diagnostic maneuvers, basic laboratory tests, dental preparations, and diagnostic 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. A student must promote and support the ability of coworkers to perform prompt care. Must be able to operate controls, use high-speed or low-speed dental handpieces for tooth preparation procedures, and use hand instrumentation including scalpels for surgical procedures. All these skills must be performed within reasonable time frames.
Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may reasonably be anticipated. Personal protective equipment is expected to reduce or eliminate exposure to routine or limited infectious agents.
Hiring Range $160,000 - $170,000 per year. 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 Contact Information Contact Email
Reference Letter Information
Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? Yes 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.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
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
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Position Information
Title Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor (Prosthodontics) Campus San Francisco Department Department of Preventive & Restorative Dentistry Posting Number F00930 Full or Part Time Full Time Open Date 11/13/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Days Per Week 4 Weeks Per Year 52
Position Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions
Reporting to the Chair of the Preventative and Restorative Dentistry Department.
Faculty at Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, engage in teaching in various formats, including didactic, simulation and clinical, clinical activities, scholarship, research and service. The successful candidate will oversee didactic, simulated, and clinical student learning experiences in the discipline and engage in al the activities listed above.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Full-time; 4 days per week; 52 weeks per year; tenure track, teacher-scholar.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Department of Preventive and Restorative is responsible for providing the Preventive and Restorative preclinical and clinical content within the dental school pre-doctoral and international dental studies curricula including Preventive and Minimally Invasive Dentistry, Operative Dentistry, Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, Implant Dentistry and Digital Dentistry, using the latest and innovative techniques, modern concepts, and technology.
Faculty at Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, engage in teaching in various formats, including didactic, Simulation and clinical, clinical activities, scholarship, research, and service. The successful candidate will oversee didactic, simulated, and clinical student learning experiences in the discipline and engage in al the activities listed above.
I. Teaching
- Deliver lectures, seminars, preclinical simulation laboratory teaching, clinical teaching, and computer-based individualized
II. Curriculum design and course directorship
- Become a course director, design, lead, and manage courses
- Contribute to curriculum design including integration with the various Helix strands, in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Digital Dentistry.
- Utilize outcomes assessment, including student and peer evaluation, to improve curricular content and presentation.
- Assist in setting standards of care for our Dugoni School of Dentistry student clinic.
- Work in the Dugoni School of Dentistry clinics (main clinics and specialist clinics) supervising student care of patients, in all aspects of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics.
- Assist in the calibration and development of faculty both in the pre-clinical and clinical areas.
- Build research endeavors in which you are genuinely interested.
- Demonstrate effort in scholarly publications and presentations.
- Demonstrate effort in obtaining extramural funding.
- Take part in laboratory and/or clinical research projects, sample collection and other scholarly activities.
- Engage broadly in other school, university, professional, and community service opportunities.
- 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.
- Engage in National and International collaborations and activities.
Knowledge of:
- Dental school educational processes.
- Modern Prosthodontic and Restorative didactic and techniques.
- Dental materials and emerging digital applications to clinical restorative treatment.
- Produce professional written reports and correspondence.
- Experience in all Restorative and Prosthodontic clinical procedures.
- Minimum three years of clinical/educational experience.
- Substantial experience in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, implant dentistry and digital technology.
- DDS/DMD or international equivalent.
- Board certified/board eligible in Prosthodontics in California (preferred) or equivalent.
- Valid CPR certification.
- Valid CPR certification.
- Hold or be eligible for a California Dental License.
- Position is full-time, 4 days per week.
- Requires attendance to weekend/evening events and meetings.
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.
- Provide effective student and peer calibration and development.
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
- Demonstrate professional judgment in all situations.
- Effectively manage projects and deadlines.
- Minimum five years’ experience of dental private practice desired
- Experience as a specialist in Prosthodontics in Private practice or special interest/experience in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics.
- Experience teaching in a dental school desired
- Previous scholarly activities, including publications, conference presentations, invited lectures, extramural funding for research.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
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 palpation, percussion, auscultation and other diagnostic maneuvers, basic laboratory tests, dental preparations, and diagnostic 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. A student must promote and support the ability of coworkers to perform prompt care. Must be able to operate controls, use high-speed or low-speed dental handpieces for tooth preparation procedures, and use hand instrumentation including scalpels for surgical procedures. All these skills must be performed within reasonable time frames.
Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may reasonably be anticipated. Personal protective equipment is expected to reduce or eliminate exposure to routine or limited infectious agents.
Hiring Range $160,000 - $170,000 per year. 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 Contact Information Contact Email
Reference Letter Information
Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? Yes 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.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
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 first learn about this employment opportunity?
- University of the Pacific Website
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- Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
- Chronicle of HIgher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- EDUCAUSE
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium - Northern California (NorCal HERC)
- Modesto Bee
- Pacific Employee
- Personal Referral
- Professional or Association Listserv
- Publication or website from a professional organization
- Sacramento Bee
- San Francisco Chronicle
- Stockton Record
- Agency Referral
- Other Online Job Board
- * Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Are you currently excluded from participation in federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
- Yes
- No
- * Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Have you received notice that you are under review for possible exclusion from any federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Dental State License
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Portfolio
- Other Document
Salary : $160,000 - $170,000
