Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor (PRD)

Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor (PRD)

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:

The Department of Preventive and Restorative is responsible for
providing the Preventive and Restorative preclinical and clinical
content within the dental school pre-doctoral and international
dental studies curricula including Preventive and Minimally
Invasive Dentistry, Operative Dentistry, Fixed and Removable
Prosthodontics, Implant Dentistry and Digital Dentistry, using the
latest and innovative techniques, modern concepts, and
technology.

Position is full-time, teacher-clinician non-tenure track;
4 days per week, 52 weeks per year.

Faculty at Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the
Pacific, engage in teaching in various formats, including didactic,
Simulation and clinical, clinical activities, scholarship,
research, and service. The successful candidate will oversee
didactic, simulated, and clinical student learning experiences in
the discipline and engage in all the activities listed above.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and
inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and
employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that
demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways
socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality,
socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and
staff..

PRIMARY PURPOSES

I. Teaching

• Deliver lectures, seminars, preclinical simulation laboratory

teaching, clinical teaching, and computer-based individualized
instruction to support the Preventive and Restorative Department's
pre-clinical and clinical courses, in both the predoctoral and
international dental studies students.

II. Curriculum design and course directorship

• Become a course director in Operative Dentistry, design, lead

and manage courses, and follow the ethos of minimum
intervention/minimally invasive and modern/up to date concepts,
materials and techniques.

• Contribute to curriculum design including integration with the

various Helix strands.

• Utilize 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.

III. Patient Care

• Work in the Dugoni School of Dentistry clinics supervising

student care of patients.

• Lead and assist in the calibration of faculty both in the

pre-clinical and clinical areas in relation to restorative
dentistry, in particular cariology and Operative Dentistry.

IV. Research/Scholarship appropriate for promotion eligibility

• Build research endeavors in which you are genuinely

interested.

• Demonstrate effort in scholarly publications and

presentations.

• Take part in clinical research projects, sample collection and

other scholarly activities.

IV. Collaboration and Service

• Engage broadly in other school, university, professional, and

community serviceopportunities.

• 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.

• Engage in National and International collaborations and

activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Dental school educational processes.
• Operative, Prosthodontic and Restorative didactic concepts and

techniques.

• Dental materials and emerging digital applications and other

technology to clinical operative and restorative treatment.

• Strong computer proficiency, including the ability to

efficiently use Microsoft Office Suite, email systems, databases,
and other workplace software, while quickly learning new
technologies and digital tools as needed.

Ability to:

• Effectively manage projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and reliability

in fulfilling academic and administrative responsibilities.

• Strong commitment to teamwork, collegiality, and timely

communication and follow-through.

• Demonstrated ability to foster a positive, collaborative, and

respectful team culture.

• Produce professional written reports and correspondence in a

timely manner.

• Be organized.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience.
• Clinical experience in all Restorative and Prosthodontic

clinical procedures.

• Experience in leading and mentoring teams.
• Substantial experience and enthusiasm for course directing in

Operative Dentistry.

• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered, and humanistic

dental education.

Education:

• DDS/DMD or international equivalent.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Hold or be eligible for a California Dental License.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Advanced training/qualifications in Operative Dentistry,

Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Dental Materials, Cariology,
or a related discipline

Experience:

• Experience in curriculum development, course management,

assessment, and student evaluation.

Ability to:

• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication

skills

• Communicate effectively with a diverse population of patients,

students, staff, faculty, and administration.

• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Work effectively in a group setting.
• Provide effective student and peer calibration and

development.

• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Demonstrate professional judgment in all situations.

The ideal candidate will

Role model for faculty and students with regard to:

(a) scholarship and clinical skill,

(b) commitment to the profession,

© personal responsibility and habits,

(d) continuous growth,

(e) humanistic respect for dignity of others,

(f) school policy,

(g) actively participate in local, regional, and national
organizations and networks,

(h) attend and support school and university meetings and
events.

Other:

• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse

backgrounds and cultures.

• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity,

and inclusion in a university setting.

• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices

and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative but not
definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job.

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. A
student must promote and support the ability of coworkers to
perform prompt care.

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
these skills must be performed within reasonable time frames.

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
these skills must be performed within reasonable time frames.

Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may reasonably be
anticipated. Personal protective equipment is expected to reduce or
eliminate exposure to routine or limited infectious agents.

Special Instructions:

For in-person roles: This is an in-person role,
and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within
California, preferably within 25 miles of the (City) Pacific
campus.

For online roles: While this is an online
position, Pacific's three campuses are within California and its
faculty and staff are mostly California residents. For
administrative purposes, California residents are preferred. Out of
state hires must be approved either by the Provost and Executive
Vice President for Academic Affairs (for academic hires) or by the
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for Finance
and Operations.

To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32653

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