Clinical Faculty Part Time

Overview

Reporting directly to the Clinical Practice Leader (CPL) at the Touro College of Dental Medicine's clinic with adotted line to the Director of Clinical Education, and the Executive Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs, clinical faculty are responsible for directpatient care and mentoring/teaching students.

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

Education/Experience

• 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 skillsAbility 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.

Certifications/Licensures

• 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 York.
• Certificate of training from an ADA-accredited AEGD or GPR program, and/or other advanced degrees.

Maximum Salary

USD $35,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $28,000.00/Yr.