Open Rank Professor - Department of General Dentistry

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Department of General Dentistry seeks a full-time non-tenure track Open Rank Professor. This position plays a pivotal role in the UT Health Science Center College of Dentistry, contributing to the education, clinical training, and professional development of dental students. This faculty member will be actively engaged across multiple sub-departments, including Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD), Operative Dentistry, and the Group Leader Program, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience for students. 

Responsibilities

TEACHING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: 

• Deliver didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical instruction in General Dentistry, ensuring students develop competency in evidence-based practices. 
• Develop and implement innovative teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. 

CLINICAL SUPERVISION AND PATIENT CARE:

• Provide hands-on clinical training, guiding students in diagnostic, preventive, and restorative procedures.
• Supervise students working as either an Operative Dentist or Group leader, ensuring adherence to best practices in patient care.
• Act as a supervising doctor in the Dental Hygiene program, offering clinical oversight and mentorship.
• Maintain an active role in faculty practice, contributing to patient care and clinical research initiatives.    
• Provide mentorship to residents within the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program.

INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION AND INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE:  

• Work closely with faculty across various dental disciplines to integrate interdisciplinary approaches into resident education. 
• Participate in faculty committees, accreditation processes, and strategic planning initiatives to support institutional goals.
• Engage in community outreach programs, promoting oral health education and access to care.
• Contribute to departmental research, supporting advancements in General Dentistry techniques and education. 
• Mentor students and junior faculty in research projects, publications, and presentations. 
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in dentistry, integrating them into teaching and clinical practice.

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES:

• Contribute to departmental research, supporting advancements in General Dentistry techniques and education. 
• Mentor students and junior faculty in research projects, publications, and presentations. 
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in dentistry, integrating them into teaching and clinical practice.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: DDS/DMD or equivalent degree.

LICENSES: Eligibility for a Tennessee Dental License or a teaching license. 

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES: 

• Experience in private practice or advanced graduate training in General Dentistry.

• Prior teaching experience preferred but not required.

• Proficiency in electronic health records and contemporary dental techniques. 

• Strong communication and organizational skills. 

• Ability to adapt to interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical environment.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER 

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a statewide flagship, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering collaborative education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UT Health Science Center contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.

Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UT Health Science Center spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UT Health Science Center is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs. 

Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization. 

Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.