Director of Periodontics

Responsibilities
Ensure compliance of the Periodontal Faculty in their teaching methodologies both in the clinic and in the classroom
Monitor student progress, and performance in their acquisition of periodontal skills
Provide clinical care and teaching
Model and advise students on professionalism and patient management techniques
Review each student's performance in the periodontal clinic on a regular basis
Assists students to establish and reach patient treatment goals
Determine individual student needs and related time utilization
Assist students in rendering care to patients
Demonstrate procedures to students as needed
Report instances of misconduct as appropriate
Ensure adequate clinical coverage by approving faculty time away in all clinical practices
To ensure calibration and the practice of clinical faculty in:
Clinical protocols in clinical areas
Infection Control Compliance
Reviewing student activity as required
Overseeing Clinical Formative and Summative Examination Process
Attend periodic meetings with other Directors or Clinical Practice Leaders
Possible membership on the Clinical Policy Committee
Possible membership on the Year 3-4 Student Academic Promotion Review Committee (SAPRC 3-4)
Stay abreast of faculty operations within the periodontal clinic, ensuring that there is appropriate coverage, administrative support when needed, and resolve to any clinical issues
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Required Qualifications
D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school or equivalent.
Certificate of training and educationally qualified from an ADA-accredited specialty program in Periodontics.
Dental License Registration; must be eligible for licensure in the state of New York and/or New Mexico.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous teaching experience.
DEA number.
Board Eligible or Certified.
A track record of scholarly activity and outstanding patient care, as well as demonstration of or likely commitment to diversity-related teaching/research/service.
Engagement and familiarity in curriculum development and digital dentistry technology and experience in faculty calibration.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
A high degree of interpersonal competency: Professionalism, diplomacy, judgement and discretion required.
Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty and colleagues.
Ability to organize tasks and delegate as necessary.
Maximum Salary
USD $173,957.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $139,165.00/Yr.
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Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
Annual Holiday Schedule