Instructor or Higher- General Dentistry (Immunology)

Major/Essential Functions 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 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 scholarship and academically-related public service Engages in clinical practice relevant to the area of training (for candidates with D.M.D./D.D.S. degree) Adheres to institutional policies and procedures Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility Preferred Qualifications Experience in teaching clinically-integrated human immunology for dental students Experience in the use of medical/dental laboratory findings and clinical case-based scenarios in the teaching of human immunology Experience in 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 Experience in dental education scholarship Experience in the development of grant proposals and the management of extramural funding Emerging or established regional or national reputation for associate professor or higher rank Required Qualifications Ph.D. or equivalent degree in immunology A minimum of three years experience in teaching immunology at the level of higher education EEO Statement As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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