MOSDOH Director Specialty Care Unit, Pediatric Dentistry - Professor

MOSDOH Director Specialty Care Unit, Pediatric Dentistry - Professor

Job Type : Full-time

A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU‑MOSDOH) is seeking a full‑time Pediatric Dentistry Specialist/Assistant Specialty Care Unit Director at the St. Louis Clinic. This position reports to the Vice Dean, Clinical Operations, Clinical Education & Community Partnerships. The role is responsible for managing and mentoring MOSDOH students to ensure attainment of clinical competency, teaching the fundamentals of pediatric dentistry, and assuring the provision of high‑quality pediatric services to patients.

Major Job Duties

• Mentoring and evaluating students in pediatric dentistry procedures on patients.
• Establish procedures for pediatrics in conjunction with the Specialty Care Unit Director.
• Communicate with the Specialty Care Unit Director regarding educational goals, essential experiences, and competencies for student learning.
• Complete administrative reports as directed.
• Ensure student and patient safety, reporting deficiencies to the Vice Dean of Clinical Education, Operations, and Community Partnerships.
• Assure clinical competency for students in periodontics.
• Supervise pediatric residents/fellows as needed.
• Provide indirect supervision of dental assistants and performance reviews to the Dental Clinic Manager.
• Provide didactic and laboratory instruction to pre‑clinical students in Kirksville and to D3/D4 students in St. Louis.
• Perform dental procedures on patients as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Track student progress toward clinical competency and communicate progress & deficiencies periodically to the Vice Dean.
• Ensure patient and student safety, reporting deficiencies to the Vice Dean.
• Participate in calibration activities, including semi‑annual faculty advancement sessions.
• Participate in ATSU/MOSDOH committee activities.
• Potential for intermittent on‑call and other outreach activities after hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• D.D.S., D.M.D., or specialty certification in pediatrics.
• 2–3 years of experience.
• At least two years of experience in a dental teaching environment.
• At least two years of experience in the practice of pediatrics.

Skills

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Self‑directed and able to take initiative.
• Highly skilled in pediatrics.

Personal Characteristics

• Diplomatic.
• Organized.
• Strong communication skills.
• Adaptable and motivated.
• Ability to work independently.
• Team‑oriented, strong mentoring, personable.

Other Information

• Travel to Kirksville required.
• A current Missouri State Dental License is required.

Application Materials

Applicants should submit a current Curriculum Vitae (CV), a cover letter detailing qualifications and interest in the position, and a self‑query report from the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. If eligible, employee‑elected benefits will begin the first of the month following hire. For more information, visit atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

ATSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.