Assistant Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics

Description

Serve as faculty in the Department of Prosthodontics, responsible for the education and training of predoctoral and postdoctoral students by teaching and practicing the clinical techniques of modern restorative dentistry and prosthodontics including implant dentistry on the basis of current evidence in the related sciences. Primary Responsibilities:

•         Preclinical and clinical teaching of predoctoral students with primary objective to make sure that each student achieves maximum skills in (a) Diagnosis (b) Treatment Planning and (c) Execution of Restorative Procedures.

•         Participate in didactic or preclinical courses.

•         Assist students in performing diagnosis and treatment planning.

•         Monitor core procedures.

•         Supervise and grade clinical competency examinations.

•         Discuss patient care, treatment planning and evaluation of mounted study casts with

Students.

•         Make certain that care is provided in a timely manner and consistent with the standards of

care for the dental profession.

•         Observe and report students who need remediation on a timely basis to the Team Leader.

•         Participate in presenting or evaluating seminars, diagnostic reviews and case reports.

•         Attend divisional/departmental meetings and meet with Team Leaders on a regular basis.

•         Provide standard diagnosis and treatment plan commonly found in general Prosthodontic Practice.

 

Qualifications

Five or more years of substantial experience in private dental practice or dental education.

Candidates must demonstrate a passion for dentistry and a strong desire to teach students in a demanding, fast-paced,        academic environment.

Excellent time management skills.

Demonstrate history of collaboration across disciplines/fields

Ability to effectively manage multiple demands.

Commitment to continuous learning.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

 

Business acumen and organizational awareness.

Requirements:

DDS/DMD/BDS degree

Completion of advanced education in Prosthodontics leading to certification in Advanced Studies in Prosthodontics; CODA Accredited program preferred

Licensure or eligibility for dental licensure in Massachusetts.

Application Instructions

Application Instructions

Interested parties should submit their current curriculum vitae along with a statement describing vision and philosophy in creating an environment that would advance learning, patient care, and collaboration, as well as scholarly and clinical accomplishments and interests. In addition, please provide names and contact information of at least three references. Please submit application documents electronically using the following link:

For further information, please contact Thomas Bernhard at 617-636-2749 or via email at thomas.bernhard@tufts.edu

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