Orthodontist

Touro College of Dental Medicine invites applications for Orthodontic clinical faculty. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications. The positions will remain open until filled. The Search Committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their clinical experience, research activity, academic teaching, and/or community service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Touro College and University System is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University and the College of Dental Medicine are dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Directly reporting to the Director of Orthodontics, Touro College of Dental Medicines, Director of Clinical Education, and Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs, as required. They have the responsibility to/for:

1. Guide doctor/patient interaction
2. Aid in the continual review of student rosters.
3. In the case of clinical practices, arrive before the clinical start, and provide guidance and direction in the care of patients by monitoring student performance, treatment planning, and progress.
4. Model and advise students on professionalism and patient management techniques.
5. Assist in solving patient-related problems
6. Assist the Director in the review within their clinical practice, each student's performance related to:
   • Quality and quantity of clinical care.
   • Each student's practice and patient resources.
   • Each student's individual roster and group progress.
   • Student's ability to establish and reach patient treatment goals.
   • Determination of individual student needs and related time utilization.
7. Assuring accuracy of notes, charges, preparedness, professionalism, promptness, and their subsequent approval.
8. Discharging and transferring clinical responsibilities if needing to leave before the end of the clinical session.
9. Monitoring unapproved notes and treatments daily, weekly, and monthly.
10. Report instances of misconduct to the Director.
11. Maintaining calibration as determined by the Director of Orthodontics and the Director of Clinical Education, where applicable, as well as:
    • Ensuring clinical protocols are being followed in their clinical areas.
    • Infection Control Compliance
12. Complete reviews of student activity upon request.
13. Aid in the supervision of the Clinical Formative and Summative Examination Processes
14. As required, Attend periodic meetings with the Director of Orthodontics and clinical faculty meetings, including the Faculty Forum. 
15. Membership, if appointed, on relevant Clinical Committees.

Education/Experience

• Doctor of Dental Medicine required.
• Doctor of Dental Surgery required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• General Administrative Duties required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook required
• Strong attention to details required
• Effectively manage and organize daily tasks independently and with a team while balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines required
• Accuracy and productivity in completing tasks required
• Customer service and team orientated required
• A high degree of interpersonal competency:professionalism, diplomacy, judgement and discretion required
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty and colleagues required
• Overall business acumen, ethical decision making and relationship management skill. Required
• Ability to solve complex problems and meet deadlines required
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving skills, collaboration and matrix management skills required
• Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal) required

Certifications/Licensures

• CPR Certification required
• NPI Number required
• Dental License Registration required
• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree is required.
• Completion of residency with an accredited orthodontic program is required. Orthodontist experience is required.
• An active dental license in NY is required. Board certification is strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

• Extensive sitting and standing

• This position requires compliance with the NYMC campus Vaccine Mandate policy.