Professor

The faculty member will be in charge of the education of dental students in Dental Neurosciences and Pharmacology courses, and it is expected to exhibit a strong dedication to their subject as well as a high level of professionalism. Their duties include teaching, counselling students, research and creative endeavors, service and cooperative extension, and some administrative functions as assigned by the Chair.

Daily Operations

• Provide coordination for the D1 Dental Neurosciences course.
• Coordinate the D2 Pharmacology course.
• Provide Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) reviews in Dental Neurosciences and Pharmacology.
• Coordination of interprofessional instruction in basic and clinical sciences courses.
• Serve on various committees of the Dental School and the College as assigned by the Dean.

                                     
Required Skills
•    Expertise in comprehensively understanding pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, toxicology, and pharmacotherapeutics.
•    Expertise in comprehensively understanding how the nervous system works in the care and management of pain in the dental patient.
•    Must be adept at employing a range of pedagogical techniques to facilitate learning. This involves designing course curricula that combine theoretical lectures with practical, hands-on laboratory sessions, often utilizing cadavers, anatomical models, and advanced imaging technologies.
•    Play a crucial role in shaping future oral healthcare providers by providing rigorous training and fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking and scientific inquiry.
•    May engage in research activities to further the science of pharmacology and neuroscience and contribute to academic publications.
•    Must incorporate pharmacological concepts in didactic courses and clinical applications.

         Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:

o    Must be able to convey factual knowledge of pharmacology that emphasize the practical applications of pharmacological principles in clinical settings.
o    Must be able to convey factual knowledge of pharmacology that emphasize the practical applications of pharmacological principles in clinical settings.
o    Must be able to clearly convey foundational concepts in dental neuroscience, with a focus on applying neuroscience principles to support clinical decision-making and patient care.
o    Must be committed to inspiring a passion for lifelong learning in future oral healthcare providers and a commitment to excellence in the oral healthcare profession.

Education and Experience Required:

•    A master’s degree or Ph. D. in related disciplines.
•    Five years of relevant experience working in a university/college setting and three to five years of relevant experience teaching human anatomy.

Education and Experience Preferred:

o    Ph.D/Master’s degree in pharmacology.