Position Summary
The CDMA curriculum comprises integrated oral health and basic science courses and modules emphasizing knowledge, skills and values in clinical areas and disciplines (e.g. Prosthodontics, Operative Dentistry, Periodontics, etc.), as required for pre-doctoral education in general comprehensive dentistry.
The Adjunct Faculty member is responsible for instruction and overall support of the CDMA curriculum, as assigned. Instruction includes teaching in one-to-one, small group, plenary and demonstration settings. As well, in the patient care setting, the Adjunct Faculty member is expected to demonstrate and facilitate the delivery of care as well as the use of electronic media as required.
Reporting Relationship
In the Preclinical program, the Adjunct Faculty member reports to the Associate Dean, Preclinical Education.
Working Relationships
The Adjunct Faculty member interacts significantly with other Faculty members, Course Directors, the Preclinical Directors of Faculty, the Associate Dean for Preclinical Education and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. There is an imperative to interact effectively with faculty in related disciplines of the Oral Health Sciences, as well as Basic Sciences when indicated.
The Adjunct Faculty member must communicate effectively with support staff including Administrative Assistants, Dental Assistants, as well as those staff responsible for audio-visual, maintenance and custodial support functions.
Essential Job Functions
The following job functions are intended only as examples of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The Adjunct Faculty member performs some or all of the following functions which will be prioritized and will continue to evolve depending on the career direction of the Adjunct Faculty member and the mutual goals of that individual, CDMA and the University.
The Adjunct Faculty member performs the following functions:
Skills Required
The Adjunct Faculty member should possess the following skills:
Qualifications & Skills Required
Candidates must possess a DDS/DMD degree or equivalent. Candidates must be licensed, or be eligible for licensure to practice in the State of Arizona. The candidate must have a minimum of one (1) complete years of practice in dentistry and/or at least a year of advanced post graduate training in dentistry and must commit to at least a full day / week to teaching at CDMA. Preference will be given to those with previous experience in dental education, and experience utilizing educational and simulation technology. The successful candidate will be an individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully interact with students, faculty and patients.
Computer Skills
Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), ability to learn the axiUm Electronic Health Record, and related programs.
Language Skills
High level of ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to effectively present information to top management. Ability to consistently communicate in a professional manner with varied groups of individuals including patients, students, staff and faculty.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand for longer periods of time. The employee is regularly required to walk and reach with extended hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, perform fine psychomotor activities; talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include accurate close and distance vision.
Performance Evaluation
Performance may be evaluated on an annual basis with an emphasis on career development, following the established institutional standards of Midwestern University.
Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.
Midwestern University is an independent, not-for-profit corporation organized primarily to provide graduate and postgraduate education in the health sciences. We are dedicated to the education and development of our students, faculty, and staff in an environment that encourages learning and personal development.