at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor (Behavioral Scientist) - Oral Medicine & Diagnostic Sciences
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor (Behavioral Scientist)
Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
College of Dentistry
University of Illinois Chicago
Hiring Department: Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1023065
Posting Close Date: April 30, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
The Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences in the College of Dentistry at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a full-time, Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor (Behavioral Scientist) to join a worldwide leader in oral health education, clinical care and research that is patient-centered and evidence-based.
The College of Dentistry is the largest oral health college in the State of Illinois, provides care for 35,000 patients a year, and has over 500 students seeking dental degrees including DMD, PhD and Master's programs. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave that includes Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition, the University offers tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of benefits at: .
Description:
The faculty position of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor (Behavioral Scientist) will collaborate with the Director of Clinical Behavioral Sciences, and the Ethics Component Director to teach coursework and conduct student assessments in the behavioral science curricula, and related ethical, communication, and practice management topics. The successful candidate will participate in the behavioral science and ethics components of the DMD and DMD-Advanced Standing curricula. In addition, they will develop strategies to assure integration and application of behavioral science and ethics in the courses associated with comprehensive patient care. The faculty member will assist in the creation and implementation of assessment protocols that evaluate the performance of pre-doctoral students in behavioral science and ethics and will support, monitor student outcomes in behavioral science and ethics and implement changes as appropriate to improve outcomes. The successful candidate may also be required to teach in the Masters of Oral Sciences (MSOS) curriculum to graduate students and residents and serve on graduate thesis committees.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications included PhD in Educational Psychology, PhD in Health Communication, PhD in Clinical Psych, PhD in Social Work or related fields. Three years of experience teaching Behavioral Sciences in a graduate health education school or hospital setting is required; demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in teaching or scholarship is required. Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in Illinois preferred. Experience teaching Ethics topics at the graduate level is preferred. Experience in developing health sciences education and/or Behavioral Sciences and Ethics curricula is preferred.
Three years or more years of exceptional teaching... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
