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 scholarship and academically-related public service
Engages in clinical practice of general 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
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in teaching general dentistry as a clinically-integrated dentistry program to dental students
Successful completion of a general practice residency or an advanced education in general dentistry program
Experience in the use of medical/dental imaging, laboratory findings, restorations, and clinical case-based scenarios in the teaching of general dentistry
Clinical practice experience in general 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 digital dentistry
Experience in the development of grant proposals and the management of extramural funding
A minimum of one-year experience in teaching general dentistry for assistant professor or higher rank
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.
Required Qualifications
D.M.D./D.D.S. from a CODA-accredited dental school, or equivalent degree from a non-CODA accredited dental school with evidence of successful completion of CODA-accredited training program in general dentistry
Texas Dental Licensure or eligibility for an unrestricted Texas Dental License
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Additional Salary Information: 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.
Internal Number: 27346BR
About Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso- WLHSDM
The mission of the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine is to improve the oral health of the people of Texas and the greater El Paso community by: focusing on the unique oral and overall health care needs of the border populations; demonstrating excellence in education, research, and patient care; and providing leadership to the practicing community and other area stakeholders.
