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MOSDOH Director Specialty Care Unit, Pediatric Dentistry - Professor

Atsu PA, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146


MOSDOH Director Specialty Care Unit, Pediatric Dentistry - Professor

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MOSDO002950Posted:

August 12, 2024Full-TimeOn-siteLocations

A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking a full-time exempt Director of Pediatric Dentistry on the St. Louis, MO campus. This position manages and mentors MOSDOH students to ensure the attainment of clinical competency, teach students the fundamentals of pediatric dentistry, and to assure the provisioning of high-quality pediatric services to patients.Major Job DutiesMentoring and evaluating students in pediatric dentistry procedures on patients.Establish procedures for pediatrics in conjunction with Specialty Care Unit Director.Communicate with Specialty Care Unit director regarding educational goals, essential experiences, and competencies for student experiences.Complete Administrative Reports as directed.Assure students' and patients' safety by reporting deficiencies to the Vice Dean of Clinical Education, Operations, and Community Partnerships.Ensure clinical competency for students in periodontics.Supervise pediatric residents/fellows as needed.Provide indirect supervision of dental assistant(s) and conduct performance review evaluations for the Dental Clinic Manager.Provide didactic and laboratory instruction to pre-clinical students in Kirksville and D3 and D4 students in St. Louis.Perform dental procedures on patients as needed.Job ResponsibilitiesTrack student progress toward attainment of clinical competency and communicate progress and deficiencies periodically to the Vice Dean of Clinical Operations, Clinic Education & Community Partnerships.Ensure patient and student safety and report any deficiencies to the Vice Dean of Clinical Operations, Clinical Education & Community Partnerships.Participate in calibration activities, including semi-annual faculty advance.Participate in ATSU/MOSDOH committee activities.Potential for intermittent on-call and other outreach activities after hours.Other duties as assigned.Education/ExperienceD.D.S., D.M.D., Specialty Certification in Pediatrics.2-3 years experience in a dental teaching environment.At least two years of experience in the practice of pediatrics.SkillsExcellent communication and organizational skills.Self-directed and able to take initiative.Highly skilled in pediatrics.Personal CharacteristicsDiplomacy is a must.Organized and adaptable.Motivated and able to work independently.Team-oriented with strong mentoring abilities.Other InformationTravel to Kirksville will be required.A current Missouri State Dental License is required.ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit:

atsu.edu/employment/benefits .A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

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