Senior lecturer- oral surgery & orthodontics

Position Summary
The Senior Lecturer is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, clinical training, patient care, research, and academic administration in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or Orthodontics. The role involves mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students, contributing to research and publications, and supporting institutional accreditation and quality initiatives while ensuring compliance with the National Dental Commission (NDC) norms.
Key Responsibilities
1. Teaching & Academic Responsibilities
Deliver lectures, tutorials, seminars, and practical demonstrations for BDS and MDS students.
Develop lesson plans, teaching materials, and clinical case discussions.
Conduct pre-clinical and clinical demonstrations.
Guide students in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient management.
Prepare question papers, evaluate answer scripts, and conduct practical and viva examinations.
Mentor students in academic and clinical competencies.
2. Clinical Responsibilities
For Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Diagnose and manage oral and maxillofacial surgical conditions.
Perform routine oral surgical procedures including:
Surgical extraction of impacted teeth
Minor oral surgeries
Management of maxillofacial infections
Pre-prosthetic surgical procedures
Biopsy procedures
Trauma management (under supervision where applicable)
Maintain detailed clinical records and documentation.
Supervise interns and postgraduate clinical work.
For Orthodontics
Diagnose malocclusion and craniofacial abnormalities.
Prepare orthodontic treatment plans.
Perform and supervise:
Fixed orthodontic therapy
Removable appliance therapy
Functional appliance therapy
Preventive and interceptive orthodontics
Retention procedures
Monitor treatment progress and patient outcomes.
Guide students in clinical case management.
3. Research & Publications
Conduct research in the respective specialty.
Publish papers in indexed and peer-reviewed journals.
Present research papers at national and international conferences.
Participate in funded research projects.
Assist students with dissertations and research activities.
4. Academic Administration
Participate in departmental meetings and committees.
Maintain attendance, assessment, and academic records.
Support curriculum development and implementation.
Contribute to accreditation processes such as NDC, NAAC, and NBA.
Coordinate academic events, workshops, CME programs, and conferences.
5. Patient Care & Quality
Deliver ethical, evidence-based, patient-centric treatment.
Ensure infection control and sterilization protocols.
Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate documentation.
Follow institutional clinical governance policies.
Ensure compliance with biomedical waste management guidelines.
6. Institutional Responsibilities
Participate in admissions, orientation, examinations, and outreach activities.
Support community dental health camps and extension programs.
Assist in faculty development initiatives.
Undertake additional academic and administrative responsibilities assigned by the Head of Department or Dean.
Qualifications:
Essential
MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics from a recognized institution.
Registration with the State Dental Council/National Dental Commission (NDC).
Eligibility as per the latest NDC norms for the position of Senior Lecturer.
Preferred
Fellowship or additional certifications in the specialty.
Publications in indexed journals.
Experience with digital dentistry, CBCT, surgical planning software, or clear aligner therapy (for Orthodontics).
Experience
As per the latest National Dental Commission (NDC) eligibility criteria.
Prior teaching and clinical experience in a recognized dental institution is preferred.
Key Competencies
Strong subject knowledge in the respective specialty.
Clinical decision-making and procedural skills.
Effective teaching and mentoring abilities.
Research aptitude and scientific writing.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Leadership and teamwork.
Time management and organizational skills.
Commitment to ethical practice and continuous professional development.