Orthodontics Instructor

Responsibilities
Initiate and guide student doctor/patient interaction
Perform dental procedures on patients ofthe clinic as needed
Model and advise students on professionalism and patient management techniques
Assist in solving patient related problems
Assist the Director of Orthodontics in their view of each student's performance within the orthodontic clinic
Assuring accuracy of student clinical notes, approving student procedural code, and evaluating/assessing student in the areas of Preparedness, Professionalism, & Promptness
Monitoring for unapproved notes of treatments on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
Report instances of misconduct to the Director of Orthodontics
Maintaining calibration as determined by the Director of Clinical Education as well as:
Ensuring allclinical protocols are being followed in their clinical areas
Infection Control Compliance
Complete Reviews of student activity upon request
Aid in supervision of Clinical Formative and Summative Examination Process
Attend periodic meetings with the Director of Orthodontics and attend clinical faculty meetings, including Faculty Forum
Membership, if appointed, on relevant Clinical Committees
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.
Dental License Registration; must be eligible for licensure in the state of 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.
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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