General Clinical Faculty

Responsibilities
Initiate and guide student doctor/patient interaction and assist in transition to clinical practice.
In the case of the community practices, aid in the continual review of student rosters
In the case of clinical practices, arrive prior to clinical start, provide guidance and direction in care of patients by monitoring student performance, treatment planning, and progress.
Model and advise students on professionalism and patient management techniques.
Assist in solving patient related problems.
Assist the CPL in the review within their clinical practice, each student’s performance related to:
Quality and quantity of clinical care.
Each student’s practice and patient resources.
Each student’s individual roster and group progress.
Student’s ability to establish and reach patient treatment goals.
Determination of individual student needs and related time utilization.
Assuring accuracy of student clinical notes, approving student procedural code, and evaluating/assessing student in the areas of Preparedness, Professionalism, Promptness.
Discharging and transferring clinical responsibilities if needed
Monitoring unapproved notes and treatments on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, and signed by each CPL.
Report instances of misconduct to the Clinical Practice Leader on site..
Maintaining calibration as determined by the Director of Clinical Education as well as:
Ensuring the clinical 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 their specific CPL and attend clinical faculty meetings, including Faculty Forum.
Membership, if appointed, on relevant Clinical Committees.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school or equivalent.
Dental License Registration; must be eligible for licensure in the state of New Mexico.

Preferred Qualifications

Certificate of training from an ADA-accredited AEGD or GPR program, and/or other advanced degrees.
DEA number.
Previous teaching experience.
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.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to maintain and uphold an educational/clinical environment that promotes collegiality and collaboration.
Demonstrated professionalism and high ethical standards in a health science educational setting is essential.

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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