Endodontics Clinical Assistant Professor|Faculty Hourly

Hiring Department: Endodontics

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 101+640

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About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description

Position Summary

The position involves didactic and clinical teaching responsibilities at the predoctoral and postdoctoral levels. Hours range from 8/16 hours per week. This position will report to the Department Head of Endodontics and will consult with the Directors of Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Endodontics as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities
• Assists the program director and faculty with completion of tasks related to department curriculum development and administration.
• Direct and observational teaching, including specialty and sub-specialty training to undergraduate students and residents; evaluate student clinical performance as required by associated accrediting agencies; and patient care.
• Provide instruction along a spectrum of formats including but not limited to: classroom teaching, laboratory instruction, online courses, field work, training workshops, and conferences; grading; advising students; serving on dissertation committees and other faculty committees as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
• DDS/DMD or equivalent
• Certificate of completion from a CODA approved Advanced Specialty

Education Program in Endodontics.
• Board eligible
• Current Illinois Dental License (or ability to obtain a limited teaching license)

Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree (M.S. or PhD)
• Previous evidence of scholarly activity and publications
• At least 2 years of teaching experience
• Board certified in Endodontics

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