Preclinical Instructor in Dentistry

Job description / Role

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The College of Dentistry at the American University of Iraq Baghdad (AUIB) is pleased to invite qualified applicants for a full-time faculty position of Preclinical instructor in dentistry.

The candidate will be responsible for assuring pre-clinical instruction, including but not limited to aspects of restorative dentistry (including operative dentistry and fixed and removable prosthodontics) through the delivery of didactic, simulation clinic coursework and assessment of student learning.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver didactic content for all restorative dentistry coursework, including Operative, Fixed Prosthodontics (including Implant Dentistry), and Removable Prosthodontics (Complete and Partial).
• Develop and/ or revise learning objectives and associated assessments for pre-clinical restorative coursework.
• Deliver simulation clinic content for all restorative dentistry coursework, including demonstrations of correct procedural techniques, to the student audience.
• Produce adjunctive educational materials such as demonstration videos or sample laboratory projects for the students to reference.
• Maintain and revise didactic content (lecture materials) as directed.
• Maintain and revise laboratory manual and written examination content in conjunction with the Dean of the College.
• Provide grade assessments, assess student progress, implement remediation requirements, and suggest a preclinical educational strategy.

Requirements

Strategic Objectives that the Candidate Needs to Meet

We seek individuals with excellent communication and leadership skills to contribute to all aspects of our educational programs, our clinical practice, and the research impact of our institution.

Core Skills that successful candidate will have:

• Highly skilled in restorative dentistry and prosthodontics
• Excellent lecture, communication skills and demonstration skills for a pre-doctoral audience
• Ability to assess students' fine motor skills and students' progress in this area
• Willing to work with all students, faculty, and staff in a collegial manner
• Patient and calm temperament so as to encourage student development and student confidence as they progress through the pre-clinical curriculum
• Personable with a positive attitude
• Adaptable and open to new ideas

Experience, Skills, and Educational Requirements:

Candidates for this position must have:

• BDS, DDS, DMD, or highest professional dental qualification and graduate from an accredited dental school.
• Knowledge of pre-doctoral curriculum assessment and development
• Knowledge of restorative dentistry
• Post-doctoral certificate or Prosthodontics training are highly desired
• Operational understanding of American university educational systems.

About the Company

AUIB is an American-style, nonprofit university located next to the Baghdad International Airport in Baghdad. This large-scale, multi-million dollar project is funded by Iraqi and U.S. donors, both public and private. The university opens for students on Jan. 17, 2021, with the College of Arts & Sciences, College of International Studies, and the College of Business. Eventually, there will be 10 colleges at the university, including a College of Medicine.