Clinical Assistant Professor, Endodontist - College of Dental Medicine - Illinois

Position Summary

The CDMI curriculum comprises integrated oral health science and basic sciences emphasizing knowledge, skills and values in clinical general dentistry, including specific disciplines of dentistry (e.g. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics, Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, Periodontics, etc.) as required for pre‑doctoral education in general comprehensive dentistry.

The Endodontist Clinical Assistant Professor is responsible for the Endodontic instruction of pre‑doctoral students, direct provision of patient care, didactic instruction of pre‑doctoral students, peripheral oversight of day‑to‑day clinic operations, contribution to the development of the CDMI curriculum, and, as assigned, faculty calibration.

The Full‑time Endodontist Clinical Assistant Professor reports to the Assistant/Associate Dean, Clinical Education.

The Full‑time Endodontist Clinical Assistant Professor interacts significantly with the Assistant/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Associate Dean for Preclinical Education, and the Assistant/Associate Dean for Clinical Education. Additionally, the Endodontist must communicate effectively with all CDMI General Practice Faculty and support staff.

• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice of Endodontics.
• Supervise the safe provision of Endodontics treatment by pre‑doctoral dental students.
• Ensure that the care provided is patient‑centered, interdisciplinary, based on evidence, and occurs in a compassionate manner.
• Provide treatment within treatment plans driven by the comprehensive needs of the patient, under the direction of the Clinical Care Coordinators.
• Oversee the provision of urgent care that ensures patient stabilization and pain relief.
• Consult with patients, providing endodontic treatment recommendations for the students and General Practice Faculty in the Treatment Planning of patients.
• Assist the Assistant/Associate Dean of Clinical Education, as needed, in resolving patient management issues.
• Be an example of life‑long learning for the pre‑doctoral students and fellow faculty by being willing to learn and use emerging technologies in patient care as approved by the CDMI.

• Working with the CDMI Administrative team, contribute to managing the operational aspects of the Endodontic suite, maintaining, and promoting an environment of quality patient care and excellent student learning.
• Participate in compliance with federal, state, local, and University/College protocols (e.g. OSHA, HIPAA, Infection Control and Clinic Manuals, etc.).
• Contribute to faculty standardization in the provision of Endodontic treatment that follows CDMI protocols.
• Participate with all faculty in implementation of continuous quality improvement (CQI) strategies such as the review of clinical records and audits of patient care progress and review of various clinical reports.
• Assess treatment outcomes and promote a teaching, non‑punitive environment that strives to prevent adverse treatment outcomes.
• Advise the Assistant/Associate Dean for Clinical Sciences on college‑wide academic issues to assist in moving the institution to its vision of academic excellence in endodontics.
• Establish a welcoming atmosphere to improve morale and promote collegiality among students, staff and faculty.

• Participate in course related activities for CDMI students and faculty.
• Develop and deliver didactic Endodontic lectures for CDMI faculty and students.
• Clinically supervise the students in endodontic diagnosis and treatment.
• Provide clinical instruction and student feedback and assessment.
• Utilize and share…