Integrated Clinical Sciences III Course Director/Interprofessional Education Coordinator

• the incumbent will work with content experts to coordinate content of Themes
• Coordinate course schedule.
• Manage course material posting on the Canvas educational management system.
• Oversee continual course assessment and revision where necessary.
• Facilitate creation of assessments in conjunction with Theme presenters.
• Deliver course material, as needed, in a variety of formats to include: lectures, seminars and clinic sessions.
• Teaching in ICS I II and other Diagnostic Sciences activities as designated by Chair.
• Clinical teaching as designated by Chair in Main Clinic in San Francisco and Sacramento campuses.
• Participate in School Functions, both during school hours and at other times as directed by the School Administration or Department Chair.
• Perform all duties as assigned by the supervisor, which may include assisting with administrative tasks, supporting project management, and contributing to department operations as needed.
• Have the flexibility to travel to the Sacramento campus when required, supporting cross-campus initiatives and collaboration.

• Social awareness of special needs populations. Students gain valuable experience in caring for patients whose access to care may be limited by economics, medical complications, or geographic circumstances.
• Clinical efficiency. Students will have the opportunity to work with a seasoned preceptor who can impart practical dental knowledge and aid the student in increasing their clinical speed.
• Professional competence and self-confidence. Through rotations, it is expected that students will gain composure and self-confidence as they work closely with their preceptor faculty.
• Patient management. As each clinic is somewhat different site to site, students will develop the ability to think quickly and act appropriately in unfamiliar clinical environments and with a variety of patient populations.
• Perspective and understanding about the opportunities for dentists to reach patients who are often left out of the dental care system.
• An opportunity to evaluate contemporary and emerging models of oral healthcare delivery, understand dentistry's role in the larger health care system and strive to reduce barriers to care.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional health care team to improve oral-systemic health, enhance the patient experience and reduce risk.
• Representing the school in University IPE Committees.

• General dentistry principles.

• Provide effective curricular oversight of DS 303 Integrated Clinical Sciences III
  
• Provide effective curricular oversight of DS 307 Extramural Programs
• Communicate effectively with administration, staff, students and public through oral and written communications.
• Develop and deliver presentations.
• Analyze problems, provide solutions and implement recommendations.
• Prepare and present reports concisely and logically.
• Effectively manage projects and deadlines with close attention to detail
• Work with minimal supervision.

• Minimum of 2 years of practical dental experience working in a private practice or Community Healthcare setting.
• Experience in collaboration within teams.

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  DDS or DMD degree.

• Experience in a professional, medical or dental school highly desirable.

• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

• Work performed is primarily general office/administrative; frequent use of computer keyboard and phone.
• Requires sitting majority of the working day; occasional standing, bending and walking.
• May require standing for periods of time when teaching.

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