Clinical Assistant Professor (Pediatrics)

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Clinical Assistant Professor (Pediatrics) Primary Purpose and Essential Functions: PRIMARY PURPOSES: Reporting to the Chair of Pediatric Dentistry, the Clinical Assistant Professor will provide clinical and didactic instruction within the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. The faculty members will support the department's educational, clinical, service, and outreach missions through excellence in teaching, patient care, mentorship, and professional engagement. Responsibilities include clinical supervision and instruction of predoctoral dental students in pediatric dentistry and special care dentistry across outpatient, hospital, ambulatory surgery center (ASC), and community-based settings. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to the success of our students, faculty, staff, and patients. The University values individuals who demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and healthcare environment and who support equitable access to educational and clinical opportunities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The faculty members will participate as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team and contribute to the education of predoctoral and postdoctoral dental learners, as well as other healthcare professionals when appropriate. Emphasis will be placed on the care of children and adolescents, including patients with special healthcare needs, neurodivergent individuals, and medically complex populations. The faculty members will support the department's commitment to improving access to care, advancing inclusive and neuro-affirming clinical practices, and preparing students to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to diverse patient populations. 1. Clinical Teaching and Patient Care: Supervise and mentor predoctoral dental students in Pediatric Dentistry clinical settings. Provide instruction in diagnosis, treatment planning, and delivery of comprehensive oral healthc

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