Adjunct Faculty - CDMA - Preclinical

The CDMA curriculum comprises integrated oral health and basic science courses and modules emphasizing knowledge, skills and values in clinical areas and disciplines (e.g. Prosthodontics, Operative Dentistry, Periodontics, etc.), as required for pre-doctoral education in general comprehensive dentistry.

The Adjunct Faculty member is responsible for instruction and overall support of the CDMA curriculum, as assigned. Instruction includes teaching in one-to-one, small group, plenary and demonstration settings. As well, in the patient care setting, the Adjunct Faculty member is expected to demonstrate and facilitate the delivery of care as well as the use of electronic media as required.

Reporting Relationship

In the Preclinical program, the Adjunct Faculty member reports to the Associate Dean, Preclinical Education.

Working Relationships

The Adjunct Faculty member interacts significantly with other Faculty members, Course Directors, the Preclinical Directors of Faculty, the Associate Dean for Preclinical Education and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. There is an imperative to interact effectively with faculty in related disciplines of the Oral Health Sciences, as well as Basic Sciences when indicated.

The Adjunct Faculty member must communicate effectively with support staff including Administrative Assistants, Dental Assistants, as well as those staff responsible for audio-visual, maintenance and custodial support functions.

Essential Job Functions

The following job functions are intended only as examples of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The Adjunct Faculty member performs some or all of the following functions which will be prioritized and will continue to evolve depending on the career direction of the Adjunct Faculty member and the mutual goals of that individual, CDMA and the University.

The Adjunct Faculty member performs the following functions:

• Assists with the development and organization of didactic and simulation clinic coursework and exercises.
• Actively engages in the delivery of OHS courses and modules
• Maintains a positive image as a representative of Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Arizona.
• Interacts with students and faculty in relation to the OHS curriculum.
• Actively participates in student assessment and the management of student assessment data, both electronic and hardcopy
• Participates in calibration and standardization of instructional and assessment methodologies
• Participates in coursework in the classroom, laboratory, simulation clinic and patient care clinic.
• Contributes to the day-to-day operation and functionality of the simulation clinic, patient care clinic, dispensary and related laboratory areas
• Engages in scholarly and research activity, as deemed appropriate and/or important and as mutually agreed upon by the Adjunct Faculty member and CDMA administration.
• Participates in a positive manner in relation to Adjunct Faculty performance evaluations.

Skills Required

The Adjunct Faculty member should possess the following skills:

• Clinical skills consistent with those of a proficient practicing clinician within the domain of general dentistry practice.
• Interpersonal skills, including active listening, clear and respectful communications.
• A patient-centered focus, demonstrated by striving to provide a high level of professional service, taking into account the patient’s individual needs and working with the patient in a positive, amicable and professional manner.
• Student focused, demonstrated by the ability to work with students in a positive and professional manner.
  
  Able to teach the student, individually and in groups, taking into account individual learning styles, level of experience and prior knowledge.
• Cultural competence, demonstrated by interacting effectively with individuals from a variety of cultures with recognition of their cultural norms.
• Collegiality, demonstrated by showing respect for colleagues, both faculty and student doctors.
• Effective time management
• Receptiveness to feedback, willingness to learn and…