Director of Simulation, Innovation, and Research

The Tanner College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) is seeking an open-rank, full-time faculty leadership position to serve as the Director of Simulation, Innovation, and Research.

The Director of Director of Simulation, Innovation, and Research will advance simulation-based education, educational innovation, and scholarly activity across the College, with primary responsibility for teaching and advancing preclinical simulation education in restorative dentistry.

This position will provide leadership in the development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of simulation-based learning experiences throughout the DMD curriculum. Working collaboratively with course directors, faculty, academic leadership, Associate Deans, and other University partners, the Director will identify and implement innovative approaches to dental education, including the appropriate use of emerging technologies, digital dentistry, artificial intelligence, simulation, and other evidence-based educational methodologies.

The Director will also maintain an active program of scholarly activity and contribute to faculty and student scholarship in coordination with the Associate Dean of Research.

Primary Responsibilities:

Preclinical and Simulation-Based Education

• Teach assigned preclinical simulation courses, with primary responsibility for restorative dentistry.

• Provide direct instruction, demonstration, supervision, and feedback in foundational and advanced restorative dentistry procedures and techniques.

• Participate in the development and delivery of a vertically and horizontally integrated restorative dentistry curriculum.

• Develop simulation-based learning experiences that support competency development, clinical reasoning, psychomotor skills, treatment planning, and clinical readiness.

• Develop and implement competency-based exercises, practical examinations, and other assessments of student performance.

• Provide individualized feedback, remediation, and academic support to students requiring additional assistance in achieving preclinical competencies.

• Participate in faculty calibration to promote consistency in instruction, assessment, grading, and remediation.

• Collaborate with course directors and faculty to ensure appropriate integration of simulation experiences across the DMD curriculum.

• Incorporate contemporary restorative materials, digital workflows, CAD/CAM, 3D printing, and other relevant technologies into preclinical education, as appropriate.

• Contribute to the evaluation and continuous improvement of preclinical and simulation-based courses.