Description

A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH is seeking part-time, non-exempt adjunct clinical faculty members, both general dentists, and specialists, to join the predoctoral dental education program. ASDOH is dedicated to educating caring, technically adept dentists who become community and education leaders serving those in need.

Please note that adjunct positions are only filled on an as-needed basis.

Position responsibilities include clinical and preclinical instruction, as well as the provision of direct patient care. Adjunct faculty members will work as part of a team of general dental and specialty faculty in ASDOH’s Comprehensive Care Units to provide dental students interdisciplinary clinical experiences in comprehensive patient-centered oral health care including diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment in all phases of general dentistry, and maintenance. Other key expectations include a commitment to diversity, social justice, and promotion of the mission of ASDOH including an atmosphere of respect, collegiality and professionalism.

Skills/ Requirements

General Dentists : Completion of a DMD or DDS degree from an institution accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

Specialty Dentists : Completion of an advanced education program from an institution accredited by CODA. DMD or DDS degree from an institution accredited by CODA is preferred, but not required.

Clinical Experience : Minimum of three-year clinical practice experience, which may include post-graduate residency.

Preferences : Preferences include eligibility for dental licensure in Arizona; board certification/eligibility in the specialty; experience in academics, clinical research and clinical practice in the community desirable.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

• Doctorate or better in Dental Surgery

• Doctorate or better in Dental Medicine

Experience

Required

• 3 years: Minimum of three-year clinical practice experience, which may include post-graduate residency.

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.