Associate Professor of Dental Medicine

Overview

As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. Western

U is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture. At Western

U, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of Western

U. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others. Although geographically we are two campuses, as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education.

Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.

Associate Professor of Dental Medicine

This is a College of Dental Medicine Full‑Time faculty position within Western University of Health Sciences and is offered in conjunction with an administrative appointment. Together the faculty role (PCN 998435) and the administrative role (PCN 998879) comprise a full‑time position (1.0 FTE / 5 days per week). The salary range listed in this posting represents the total compensation for the combined faculty and administrative responsibilities.

The primary purpose of the Associate Professor of Dental Medicine Faculty member is to conduct teaching, patient care activities, scholarly and service activities in support of the mission, goals and objectives of the College and University.

• Recognized knowledge and experience in area of expertise.
• Ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to interact in an effective and positive manner with individuals of diverse backgrounds, including administration, faculty, students, staff and outside contacts.
• Ability to effectively conduct detail‑oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities in an academic environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Education:

• D.D.S. or D.M.D from an institution accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation or equivalent.

Licensure and Certification:

• Must have active California license or be qualified to obtain licensure in California.

• Completion of a residency program in advanced general dentistry (GPR or AEGD) and / or 3‑5 years of clinical practice are preferred.
• Experience in academics and/or clinical research is desirable.

General Responsibilities:

• Promote an atmosphere of respect for individual dignity in the humanistic tradition of the University.
• Promote a general atmosphere of respect for knowledge, thought and inquiry.
• Promote the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
• Exhibit commitment to diversity and social justice.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of courses and academic programs within the College and University.

Teaching:

• Assist in developing and implementing curriculum, methods of instruction and related student life aspects as assigned.
• Effectively fulfill lecture, seminar and/or didactic assignments as assigned.
• Design and present a course or portion of a course utilizing appropriate instructional methodologies.
• Prepare student assessments including quizzes, examinations, projects, oral examinations, portfolios and performance evaluations as assigned.
• Conduct classes and simulation clinic assignments according to the published schedule.
• Maintain intellectual integrity and strive for academic excellence.
• Provide students with a syllabus at the beginning of each course.
• Promote standards of linguistic expression in writing and speech.
• Maintai…