Job Description

Job Summary & Responsibilities
Teach courses in Dental subject
Work with students who are studying for a degree or a certificate or certification or are taking classes to improve their knowledge or career skills
Develop an instructional plan (course outline or syllabus) for the course(s) they teach and ensure that it meets college and department standards
Plan lessons and assignments
Work with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum for a degree or certificate program involving a series of courses
Assess students’ progress by grading papers, tests, and other work
Advise students about which classes to take and how to achieve their goals
Stay informed about changes and innovations in their field
Conduct research and experiments to advance knowledge in their field
Supervise graduate students who are working toward doctoral degrees
Publish original research and analysis in books and academic journals
Serve on academic and administrative committees that review and recommend policies, make budget decisions, or advise on hiring and promotions within their department

Requirements
Must have 11 years experience post Ph.D. qualification
Past work experience in the Dental realm, essential
Communication skills: need to write papers, give lectures, and serve on committees.
Critical-thinking skills: challenge established theories and beliefs, conduct original research, and design experiments, postsecondary teachers need good critical-thinking skills.
Resourcefulness: need to be able to present information in a way that students will understand. They need to adapt to the different learning styles of their students and teach students who have little or no experience with the subject.
Writing skills: most professors publish original research and analysis. Consequently, they need to be skilled writers.