Major/Essential Functions
Participates in course administration and instruction for the dental school curriculum
Develops and delivers an integrated curriculum, which blends basic science and clinical concepts, in collaboration with faculty members in other disciplines
Employs multiple teaching methods, including case-based instruction, large- and small-group discussion, lecture, demonstration, simulation, team-based learning, and distance education
Provides formative and summative assessment of dental student performance
Provides individual support, feedback, and advice to dental students
Works closely with the course and curriculum committees, fellow faculty, and key administrators to accomplish the goals and objectives of the dental school's curriculum
Engages in advancement of scientific knowledge through research and/or scholarship
Contributes to the community through academically-related public service complementary to the institutional mission
Serves the academic community through participations in institutional governance, such as committee work and other administrative duties
Engages in clinical practice of pediatric dentistry
Adheres to institutional policies and procedures
Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility
Required Qualifications
D.M.D. or D.D.S., or equivalent degree
Successful completion of CODA-accredited training program in pediatric dentistry
A minimum of one year of experience in teaching pediatric dentistry
Texas Dental Licensure, or eligibility for an unrestricted Texas Dental License
Preferred Qualifications
Board certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Experience in teaching pediatric dentistry as a clinically-integrated dentistry program to dental students
Experience in teaching behavior management in a clinically-integrated dentistry program to dental students
Experience in the use of medical/dental imaging, laboratory findings, restorations, and clinical case-based scenarios in the teaching of pediatric dentistry
Experience in development and delivery of clinical pediatric dentistry
Experience in development and delivery of an integrated dental curriculum
Experience with innovative teaching methods, such as interactive large- and small-group formats, laboratory-based instruction, team-based learning, case-based learning, problem based learning, and distance education
Experience with curriculum and clinical management software systems
Participation in national organizations or committees devoted to dental education
Experience in dental education scholarship
Experience in the development of grant proposals and the management of extramural funding
Emerging or established regional or national reputation for associate professor or higher rank
EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV
Optional Attachments
Professional/Personal Reference, Transcript
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Basis
Monthly
Minimum Hire Rate
salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Shift
Day
Grant Funded?
No
Job Group
Instructors
Job Expires
12/10/2024