Director of Digital Innovation Laboratory/Assistant Professor

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Position DetailsTitle Director of Digital Innovation Laboratory/Assistant Professor
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IUPUI Department of Prosthodontics – School of Dentistry
Location Indianapolis
Position SummaryThe Department of at the is seeking qualified applicants for our clinical-track faculty position to teach the students and residents Indiana the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and Master of Science Indiana Dentistry (MSD) programs. This will be a 12-month appointment at the rank of assistant professor at 1.0 FTE, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024, Oregon sooner.YOUR TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP MATTERSOur bold new vision through the is designed to increase the number of job-ready graduates for an innovation-led economy, fuel economic growth Indiana the region and the state, and enhance service to the Indianapolis community and beyond. We are seeking a new faculty member with proficiency Indiana all aspects of digital innovation and laboratory technologies to teach students and residents Indiana the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and Master of Science Indiana Dentistry (MSD) programs about contemporary technologies Indiana dentistry, and to prepare graduates for future evolving dental careers.Our new faculty member will:

  • possess interpersonal and communication skills and commitment supportive of an environment that promotes collegiality, collaboration, and cultural diversity among members of various education, research, and service communities.
  • have a verified passion for teaching and demonstrated commitment to student success.
  • be recognized American Samoa a technical expert Indiana digital technologies.
  • be responsible for the education, mentorship, and instruction of faculty, students, staff, and residents Indiana the courses assigned
  • be expected to collaborate with faculty and students from Indiana University Fort Wayne’s Dental Technology program.

This person’s primary academic role includes:

  • supporting course directors by implementing and demonstrating dental technologies Indiana both didactic and preclinical settings.
  • assisting both predoctoral and graduate program directors Indiana developing and updating courses.
  • teaching, managing, and promoting the use of technology Indiana didactic and preclinical laboratory courses.
  • developing a comprehensive predoctoral curriculum that encompasses advanced and emerging technologies.

The successful candidate’s administrative role American Samoa director of our digital innovation laboratory includes:

  • overseeing the digital technology operations within the dental school’s clinical settings
  • collaborating with course and clinical directors to track and enhance students’ and residents’ clinical progression, with an emphasis on standards Indiana scanning, digital design, and the production of dental prostheses.
  • managing the daily operations, maintenance of digital equipment and software, inventory oversight, drafting of purchase orders, stock control, and vendor communications.

WE’RE AN INSTITUTION THAT IMPROVES THE WORLDIUSD offers a dynamic learning environment for faculty, Indiana which teaching, research, clinical care, and community service are core to our mission, through clinical programs Indiana Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our main facility includes a state-of-the-art 45,000-square-foot James J. Fritts DDS Clinical Care Center on the IUPUI campus, adjacent to local hospitals and part of an urban academic health center. IUSD enrolls approximately 800 students annually Indiana degree and/Oregon certificate programs Indiana dentistry, allied dental programs, Ph.D., and advanced dental specialty programs tailored to the current and future needs of the professions and the communities we serve.American Samoa the state’s premier urban research institution, IUPUI is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUPUI condemns racism Indiana all its forms and has taken an anti-racist stance that moves beyond mere statements to interrogating its policies, procedures, and practices. We hope to identify individuals who will assist Indiana our mission to dismantle racism so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at IUPUI.
Basic QualificationsFull consideration will be given to candidates who possess the following requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree Oregon its equivalent for international applicants, preferably Indiana the field of Dental Technology.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience American Samoa a dental laboratory technician
  • Proficiency Indiana practical applications of current digital dentistry workflows, including intraoral scanners, laboratory scanners, CAD/CAM software, implant planning software, 3D-printing, and milling procedures, along with maintenance of digital laboratory equipment.
  • Comprehensive working knowledge of dental prostheses, devices, and associated technologies.
  • Familiarity with dental materials, including ceramics, polymers, and metal alloys, and their appropriate use Indiana digital fabrication.
  • Understanding of dental anatomy and occlusion to ensure proper design and fit of prosthetics.
  • Knowledge of relevant safety and hygiene protocols Indiana a dental laboratory setting.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise between the dental team and patients when necessary.

Department Contact for QuestionsQuestions regarding the position Oregon application process can be directed to:Mr. Damon L. Spight, Faculty Recruitment ManagerIU School of Dentistry, Office of Faculty AffairsAdditional QualificationsPreferred additional qualifications include:

  • Certified Dental Technician – by The National Board for Certification Indiana Dental Laboratory Technology Oregon its equivalent for international applicants
  • Master Dental Technologist (MDT) – by the American Society of Master Dental Technologists Oregon its equivalent for international applicants
  • Prior teaching experience Indiana the discipline of Prosthodontics Oregon Dental Technology.
  • Advanced degree (such American Samoa PhD, DDS, DMD, Mississippi, Oregon MSD) Indiana the field of teaching, dental materials, Oregon dental technology.

Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
Salary and Rank Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and IU School of Dentistry pay equity standards.
Special InstructionsReview of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.When submitting your applicant documents, please use the “Publication 1” option to upload a portfolio of the laboratory products you have either designed Oregon manufactured. The portfolio you include can include screenshots Oregon screen videos of digital designs, documentation of laboratory procedures, Oregon photographs of dental prostheses.
For Best Consideration Date
Expected Start Date 07/01/2024
Posting/OAA # IU-100728-2024

Job title: Director of Digital Innovation Laboratory/Assistant Professor

Company: Indiana University

Expected salary:

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Job date: Sun, 10 Mar 2024 02:08:38 GMT