Pre-Clinical/Clinical Faculty - Diagnostic Sciences (Evergreen position)

University of the Pacific

United States, California, San Francisco

155 5th Street (Show on map)

Nov 24, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Title	Pre-Clinical/Clinical Faculty - Diagnostic Sciences (Evergreen position)
Campus	San Francisco
Department	Department of Diagnostic Sciences
Posting Number	F00887
Full or Part Time	Part Time
Open Date	07/24/2024
Close Date	12/23/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Days Per Week	Up to 2 days per week
Weeks Per Year	40

Position Description

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions	The Department and Diagnostic Sciences at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, invites applicants to apply for a part-time, teacher-clinician; Up to 2 days per week, 40 weeks per year. The department is responsible for providing education within the dental school pre-doctoral curriculum including Integrated Curricular Sciences classroom and clinical blocks, as well as supervision of students in the radiology clinic. Pacific faculty engage in teaching, scholarship and service. The successful candidate will supervise clinical student learning experiences in the discipline. Responsibilities to may include any of the following: I. Teaching Curriculum Instruction in the Integrated Curricular Sciences course. Participate in outcomes assessment, including student and peer evaluation, to improve curricular content and presentation. Assist in setting standards of care for our Dugoni School of Dentistry student clinic and participate in faculty and staff development. II. Patient Care Supervise students obtaining radiographs on patients in the radiology clinic. Participate in mandatory faculty calibration and development in pre-clinical and clinical areas. III. Collaboration and Service Engage broadly in other school, university, professional, and community service opportunities. In addition to the traditional expectations for faculty members, the culture of humanism and collaboration at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is especially important.
Minimum Qualifications	Current Knowledge of: * Dental school educational processes. * Restorative and preventive information and technique * Dental materials and emerging digital applications to clinical restorative treatment. Experience: * No previous teaching or practice experience is required for pre-clinical instruction, but the candidate should be among the top ranked in recently graduating classes. * Minimum three years of dental private practice experience for clinical instruction and supervision of patient care. Education: * DDS/ DMD or international equivalent * Completion of training from an accredited dental school program. * Valid CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications	Ability to: * Communicate effectively with a diverse population of patients, students, staff, faculty and administration. * Work independently with minimal supervision. * Work effectively in a group setting. * Maintain confidentiality of information. * Demonstrate professional judgment in all situations.
Physical Requirements	GENERAL: Faculty should have sufficient motor function to execute movements essential to providing oral health care to patients. SPECIFIC: Must possess the motor skills to perform palpation, percussion, auscultation and other diagnostic maneuvers, basic laboratory tests, dental preparations, and diagnostic procedures in a timely manner. Such actions require coordination of gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium, and functional uses of the senses of touch and vision. SPECIFIC: Must be able to perform basic life support including CPR, transfer and position patients with disabilities, physically restrain adults and children who lack motor control, and position and reposition himself or herself around the patient and chair in sitting and standing positions for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to operate controls, use high-speed or low-speed dental handpieces for tooth preparation procedures, and use hand instrumentation including scalpels for surgical procedures. All of these skills must be performed within reasonable time frames. This recruitment is to establish a pool of qualified candidates, from which multiple short term, temporary appointments may be made.
Hiring Range	$40 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Special Instructions	For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
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Reference Letter Information

Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting?	Yes
Minimum Number of References	3
Maximum Number of References	4
Background Check Statement	All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AA/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.