Asdoh - Clinical Director, Aegd

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) is seeking an exempt Clinical Director, AEGD on the Mesa, Arizona campus. This position is responsible for conduct teaching, scholarship, service and patient care in support of the mission and goals of ASDOH and ATSU.

Major Job Duties:

• Teaching – In collaboration with other responsible faculty and administrators, provide clinical supervision of AEGD residents in general dentistry that integrates biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences, and effectively carry out supporting lecture, seminar, and other didactic instruction for the AEGD program residents.
• Scholarship - Establish and maintain scholarly and/or research activity in area of expertise, at level consistent with scheduled annual workload.
• Administration – Manage administrative aspect of clinical education in AEGD program consistent with program goals and accreditation.
• Service – Participate in committees, faculty governance, professional societies and associations, community events, and provision of CE.
• Patient Care and Treatment - Provide direct patient care in the ACC that supports community service, efficient clinic operations, student/resident education, or when in the best interest of the patient.
• General – conduct teaching, scholarship, service and patient care in support of the mission and goals of ASDOH and ATSU. Promote an atmosphere of respect, collegiality, commitment to diversity and social justice, and humanistic learning environment.

Responsibilities:

• Administration: Develop and coordinate the AEGD clinic educational experience in collaboration with Program Director; oversee the recruitment, hiring, and training of clinical faculty and staff in collaboration with other responsible faculty and administrators; communicate, manage, and standardize AEGD program faculty and staff as to educational goals, experiences, expected resident progress and competencies; assist in the program accreditation process; track, analyze and report on data to assess the program effectiveness and residents’ clinical education progress.
• Patient Care and Treatment - Provide direct patient care in the ACC that supports community service, efficient clinic operations, student/resident education, or when in the best interest of the patient.
• AEGD Resident Education, Management and Progress: Supervise and manage AEGD residents as they develop and work through the clinical educational goals of the program including patient treatment plans, the application and integration of knowledge, skills and values in delivering general dental care and treatment to patients of all ages; develop resident remediation plans as required in collaboration with Program Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• At least 5 years' experience in a dental teaching environment.
• Diplomacy a must.
• Able to work independently.
• At least 10 years' in private practice or other facility where advanced general dentistry techniques were performed.
• Must be self-directed and take the initiative.
• Team oriented, strong mentoring, and personable.
• Individual must be organized, have good communication skills, adaptable, and motivated.
• Must be highly skilled in general dentistry and advanced restorative techniques.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

Experience

• 5 year(s): Experience in a dental teaching environment
• 10 year(s): Private practice/advanced general dentistry techniques

Education

• Doctorate or better in Dental Medicine, DMD
• Doctorate or better in Dental Surgery, DDS