Instructor or Higher - Developmental Genetics

Key Areas of Responsibility :

Participates in course administration and instruction for the dental school curriculum Develops and delivers an integrated curriculum, which blends basic science and clinical concepts, in collaboration with faculty members in other disciplines Employs multiple teaching methods including case-based instruction, large- and small-group discussion, lecture, demonstration, simulation, team-based learning, and distance education Mentors students in the laboratory on developmental biology projects Provides formative and summative assessment of dental student performance Provides individual support, feedback, and advice to dental students Works closely with the course and curriculum committees, fellow faculty, and key administrators to accomplish the goals and objectives of the dental school's curriculum Engages in advancement of scientific knowledge through research and/or scholarship Serves the academic community through participation in institutional governance, such as committee work and other administrative duties Contributes to the community through academically related public service complementary to the institutional mission Adheres to institutional policies and procedures Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility Upholds and promotes the values-based culture of

TTUHSC El Paso Required Qualifications :

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in genetics, developmental biology, developmental genetics, craniofacial biology, stem cell biology, or equivalent related specialty A minimum of three years of experience in teaching developmental genetics or craniofacial development at the level of higher education

Desired Qualifications :

Experience in teaching clinically-integrated human craniofacial development for dental students Experience in the use of medical/dental laboratory findings and clinical case-based scenarios in the teaching of human craniofacial development Experience in the development and delivery of an integrated dental curriculum Experience with innovative teaching methods such as interactive large and small group formats, laboratory-based instruction, team-based learning, case-based learning, problem-based, and distance education learning Experience with curriculum management software systems Participation in national organizations or committees devoted to dental education Demonstration of research excellence in their field Demonstration of productive research collaborations and interdisciplinary research Demonstration of post-doctoral training related to developmental biology or craniofacial genetics Experience in mentoring students in the laboratory Experience in the development of grant proposals and the management of extramural funding Experience in dental education scholarship Emerging or established regional or national reputation for associate professor or higher rank