The College of Dentistry seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Diagnostic and Preventative Sciences, Division of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology responsible for Oral Medicine didactic and clinical teaching for pre-doctoral and post-doctoral students.  Under the supervision of the Division Head of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology the Assistant/Associate Professor will ensure delivery of the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) educational program in all aspects of Oral Medicine by assisting with curriculum development, planning and mapping, implementation, evaluations, reporting and review.  In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Assistant/Associate Professor in Oral Medicine will assist with the development of academic schedules and coordination of classroom, laboratory, and clinic assignments for implementation  Other associated responsibilities in the Oral Medicine program include student advisement and mentoring, committee assignments, service activities, and professional development.  In addition to these responsibilities, the Assistant/Associate Professor will perform as a role model for students and the public.

The successful candidate will join the Oral Diagnosis & Radiology department committed to excellence in teaching didactic and clinical courses in the pre-doctoral and graduate dental programs. Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate and manage the Oral Medicine curriculum to ensure compliance with the College's mission, accreditation standards, and achievement of student learning.  Act as course director, as needed.
• Monitor Oral Medicine curriculum inventory reports and attendance data in accordance with institutional policy and procedures.
• Collaborate with faculty and provide oversight for the development, administration, and analysis of Oral Medicine courses and student progress for didactic and clinical courses.
• Fulfill department and College Responsibilities as directed by the Division Head and/or Dean and abide by College and department policies and philosophies.
• Ensure that instruction meets or exceeds standards established by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• Uphold expected standards of professionalism, quality, and ethics and in so doing serve as a role model for students
• Remain in clinic for the duration of all clinical sessions.
• Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet the varied learning styles of students.
• Supervise all care/treatment plans developed by students and approved by clinic faculty.
• Supervise and grade all clinical duties performed by students.
• Administer and grade clinical skills in accordance with course objectives identified in the course syllabus.
• Monitor student performance on a periodic basis and provide feedback to students in a reasonable amount of time.
• Provide consultation on medical histories of new and recall patients.
• Supervise students during the administration of local anesthesia and monitoring of nitrous oxide for clinic patients.
• Work amongst/as a supervising dentist(s) to authorize radiographs to meet patient's needs.
• Evaluate dental radiographs to determine if additional radiographs are necessary.
• Respond to emergency situations and implement emergency procedures.
• When assuming didactic role, prepares and updates all course materials to be presented to all sites during the academic term.
• Share information about students' needs, attendance, and achievement with the director and other faculty members.
• Assume responsibility for own continuing education by participation in workshops, seminars, regional and/or national meetings.
• Attend regularly scheduled department/faculty calibration meetings.
• Participate in trainings, orientations, and college-required activities.
• Assist in the Division of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology accreditation process.
• Perform other duties delegated by the Division Head of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology
• Supervise student organizations and volunteer activities.
• Support the College and Oral Diagnosis & Radiology Division mission and initiatives.

• Applicants must possess a dental degree (DDS, DMD, or equivalent)
• Certificate in Oral Medicine from a CODA-accredited residency program
• Must have 2 years of post-graduate training in Oral Medicine and be licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Oklahoma or be eligible for licensure.
• Knowledgeable of current technologies in clinic as appropriate to the area of instruction.
• Possess knowledge of, and demonstrate proficiency in, current concepts in oral medicine, oral medicine education, clinical instruction, general dentistry, and clinical practice.

Thank you for your interest! Please provide a Cover Letter, an updated C.V., and three (3) letters of recommendation or reference.  Documents should be uploaded to Interfolio for consideration at http://apply.interfolio.com/160176.

If you have any questions, or experience any issues with your application, please reach out to Tony Carl at 405-271-5444 or at [email protected].