Clinical Faculty; Rank TBD​/Director - PG Prosthodontics Program

Primary Purpose

As a Program Director, directs the didactic and clinical care initiatives of the Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics to ensure residents meet course outcomes. Provides direct resident supervision in the clinics and may be given additional administrative duties (Clinical Track).

Job Category: Exempt

Pay Basis: Annually

Subject to Grant Funding: No

• Provides high quality instruction in field of expertise, ensuring students meet course outcomes.
• Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
• Selects and obtains materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
• Prepares course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Identifies specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
• Initiates, facilitates, and moderates classroom discussions.
• Supervises laboratory sessions.
• Assists students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and/or papers.
• Compiles, administers, and grades examinations, or assigns this work to others.
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• Advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
• Acts as advisor to student organizations, ensuring adherence to college and university policies and procedures.

• Assesses clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using a variety of methods.
• Demonstrates patient care in clinical units.

• Conducts research in a particular field of knowledge and publishes findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
• Writes grant proposals to procure external research funding.
• Reviews papers for publication in journals.
• Supervises undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

• Participates in campus and community events, such as giving presentations to the public.
• Actively identifies opportunities and provides services relating to fields of expertise for the benefit of internal and external communities.

• Oversees the didactic and clinical care initiatives of the Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics.
• Provides direct resident supervision in the clinic.
• Facilitates the clinical experience for residents.
• Monitors the emergency schedule and coverage during work hours and after work hours.
• Serves as liaison between faculty, college administration, and residents.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities and implements changes to improve efficiency.
• Develops and reviews clinic policies and procedures.
• Plans and conducts meetings with faculty, staff, and residents regarding clinic activities.
• Designs and coordinates quality and outcomes measures for clinical, operational and research purposes.
• Organizes necessary training/seminars for faculty and residents in areas relevant to clinical dentistry.
• Monitors compliance with requirements set by NSU College of Dental Medicine.

• Collaborates with staff and colleagues to address teaching and research issues, and to improve students' learning experiences.
• Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• Participates in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Mentors junior and adjunct faculty members.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Completes projects as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• Oral Healthcare – Comprehensive knowledge of dentistry, including diagnostics, treatment alternatives, drug interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Education and Training – Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching, and instruction for individuals and groups, and…