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Instructor or Higher- General Dentistry

Company:
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El
Location:
El Paso, TX, 88568
Posted:
January 26, 2026
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Description:

42234BR

Extended Job Title:

Instructor or Higher- General Dentistry

Org Level 1:

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description:

Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching and service, some variation by academic unit.

Requisition ID:

42234BR

Optional Attachments:

Recommendation/Referral, Transcript

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

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 advancement of scientific knowledge through research and/or scholarship

Engages in clinical practice of general dentistry

Ensures compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations

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

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

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Work Location:

El Paso

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in teaching general dentistry as a clinically-integrated dentistry program to dental students

Successful completion of a general practice residency or an advanced education in general dentistry program.

Experience in the use of medical/dental imaging, laboratory findings, restorations, and clinical case-based scenarios in the teaching of general dentistry

Clinical practice experience in general dentistry

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 learning, and distance education

Experience with curriculum and clinical management software systems

Participation in national organizations or committees devoted to dental education

Experience in dental education scholarship

Experience in digital dentistry

Experience in the development of grant proposals and the management of extramural funding

A minimum of one-year experience in teaching general dentistry for assistant professor or higher rank

Emerging or established regional or national reputation for the rank of associate professor or higher

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

Woody L. Hunt SDM Admin ELP

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group:

Instructors

Shift:

Day

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications:

D.M.D. or D.D.S. degree from a CODA-accredited dental school, or equivalent degree from a non-CODA accredited dental school with evidence of successful completion of CODA accredited training program in general dentistry

Texas Dental Licensure or eligibility for an unrestricted Texas Dental License

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Jeanne Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at .

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