Faculty in Clinical Service 鈥� Endodontics
Faculty in Clinical Service 鈥� Endodontics
Institution: UAGM School of Dental Medicine (Puerto Rico)
Position Type: Full-Time Faculty Appointment
Location: Gurabo, Puerto Rico
Application Deadline:
Open until filled
Background of the UAGM School of Dental Medicine in Puerto Rico
The Universidad Ana
G. M茅ndez (UAGM) School of Dental Medicine in Puerto Rico is committed to improving the oral health of the population by preparing skillful,
culturally competent, and compassionate students with ethical values and critical thinking through education.
The School of Dental
Medicine offers a comprehensive four-year curriculum. Several unique academic features enhance its educational value. The curriculum
includes extramural programs, small group instruction and comprehensive patient care experiences in several settings including the dental
school clinics and community clinics.
We are seeking highly motivated and qualified individuals to join our faculty and contribute
to the advancement of dental education and clinical training.
Position Summary
The UAGM School of Dental
Medicine in Puerto Rico invites applications for a full-time Faculty in Clinical Service position in Endodontics. This appointment is
suited for a licensed Endodontist committed to excellence in clinical education, patient care, and academic service. The faculty member will
supervise and educate predoctoral and/or postgraduate dental students in a structured clinical environment while ensuring compliance with
CODA standards, institutional policies, and applicable dental laws and regulations of Puerto Rico. Academic rank (Assistant, Associate, or
Professor) will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide
direct clinical supervision and instruction to dental students during patient care activities. - Deliver chairside 四虎影视, clinical
demonstrations, and evidence-based feedback aligned with competency-based education. - Review, approve, and co-sign treatment plans,
clinical notes, prescriptions, referrals, and discharge documentation. - Assume professional responsibility for patient care provided
by students under supervision. - Ensure patient safety, ethical treatment, informed consent, and confidentiality at all
times. - Maintain compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards and institutional clinical
policies. - Ensure adherence to Puerto Rico dental practice laws, including clinical supervision requirements.
- Enforce
infection control, occupational safety, and emergency response protocols. - Participate in didactic, preclinical, and clinical
四虎影视 assignments as required. - Evaluate student performance using formative and summative clinical assessment
methods. - Participate in faculty meetings, calibration sessions, committees, and accreditation-related activities.
- Engage in
continuing education, faculty development, scholarly activities, and community or extramural service as appropriate to the appointment
track.
Required Qualifications
- DDS or DMD degree from a dental school accredited by the
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), or an equivalent program recognized by appropriate authorities. - Certificate of specialty
in Endodontics. - Active, current, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in Puerto Rico, or eligibility to obtain
one. - Eligibility to provide dental services in intramural and extramural clinics operated by the School of Dental
Medicine. - Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical practice experience in Endodontics.
- Effective oral and written
communication skills in English and Spanish (instruction is delivered in English).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in clinical 四虎影视, supervision, or academic dentistry.
- Familiarity with structured clinical education
environments. - Knowledge of CODA accreditation standards applicable to clinical education and faculty roles.
- Experience with
electronic health record systems and academic clinical documentation. - Strong clinical judgment, interpersonal skills, and ability to
supervise multiple students and patients.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary and academic rank are
commensurate with qualifications, experience, and institutional pay structures. The university offers a comprehensive benefits package
consistent with faculty appointments.
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply through the
university鈥檚 online employment system at . Applicants should be prepared to
submit a curriculum vitae and any additional documentation requested through the application portal.
Applications will be reviewed
on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Early submission is encouraged. For further inquiries, please contact the UAGM HR at wecollazo@uagm.edu.
About Universidad Ana G. M茅ndez (UAGM)
Ana G.
M茅ndez University (UAGM) is a private, non-profit higher education institution located in Puerto Rico, founded in 1949. It is accredited by
the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and licensed by the Puerto Rico Board of Postsecondary Institutions (JIP). It has
three main campuses and nine university centers around the island. In addition, UAGM has the only television channel in Puerto Rico
affiliated with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). UAGM has an enrollment of approximately 23,000 students and offers around 240
academic programs that include technical certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctorates.
