Job Information
A.T. Still University MOSDOH - Assistant Specialty Care Unit Director - Prosthodontist in St Louis, Missouri
Description
A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking a full-time exempt Assistant Specialty Care Unit Director of Prosthodontics Dentistry on the St. Louis, MO campus. This position will manage and mentor MOSDOH students to ensure the attainment of clinical competency, teach students the fundamentals of Prosthodontics, and to assure the provisioning of high-quality prosthodontic services to patients.
Major Job Duties
Mentoring and evaluating students in prosthodontic dentistry procedures on patients.
Establish procedures for prosthodontics in conjunction with Specialty Care Unit Director.
Communicate with the Specialty Care Unit director about the educational goals, essential experiences, and competencies for student experiences.
Complete Administrative Reports as directed.
Assurance of students & patient safety- reporting deficiencies to the Vice Dean of Clinical Education, Operations, and Community Partnerships.
Assure clinical competency for students in periodontics.
Supervise prosthodontic residents/fellows as needed.
Provide indirect supervision of dental assistant(s) and provide performance review evaluations to the Dental Clinic Manager.
Provide didactic and laboratory instruction to pre-clinical students in Kirksville and D3 and D4 students in St. Louis.
Perform dental procedures on patients as needed.
Job Responsibilities
Track student progress toward attainment of clinical competency and communicate progress & deficiencies on a periodic basis to the Vice Dean of Clinical Operations, Clinic Education & Community Partnerships.
Assurance of patient and students safety and report any deficiencies to the Vice Dean of Clinical Operations, Clinical Education & Community Partnerships.
Participate in calibration activities, including semi-annual faculty advance.
Participate in ATSU/MOSDOH committee activities.
Potential for intermittent on-call and other outreach activities after hours.
Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
D.D.S., D.M.D., Specialty Certification in Endodontics.
At least two years experience in a dental teaching environment.
At least two years of experience in the practice of endodontics.
Skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Must be self-directed and take initiative.
Must be highly skilled in endodontics.
Personal Characteristics
Diplomacy is a must.
Individual must be organized.
Good communication skills.
Adaptable and motivated.
Able to work independently.
Team-oriented, strong mentoring, and personable.
Other
Travel to Kirksville will be required.
A current Missouri State Dental License is required.
ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.
A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
- Doctorate or better
In demonstrating mutual respect for all members of the ATSU community, ATSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Meeting this mission requires serving together in mutual respect of one another’s functions and each person’s importance as an individual.