Open Rank Professor and Pre-Doc Director - Department of Endodontics

University of Tennessee•Memphis, TN

17d

About The Position

The Department of Endodontics seeks a full-time non-tenure Open Rank Professor and Pre-Doctoral Director of Endodontics. The Pre‑Doctoral Director of Endodontics provides direct supervision, instruction, and evaluation of pre‑doctoral dental students in all didactic, pre‑clinical, and clinical simulation endodontic settings. The Director oversees and coordinates the teaching activities of full-time and part‑time faculty involved in pre‑doctoral endodontic education, ensuring instructional consistency, faculty calibration, and adherence to departmental standards.

Requirements

DDS or DMD degree from a CODA‑accredited U.S. or Canadian dental school, or an equivalent international degree.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong foundation in endodontics, competence in teaching pre‑doctoral students, and a commitment to evidence‑based practice, professional integrity, and high‑quality education.

Nice To Haves

Advanced training in endodontics with experience teaching pre‑doctoral dental students in didactic, pre‑clinical, and clinical settings, along with a strong record of providing high‑quality, evidence-based endodontic care in an academic or clinical teaching environment.
The role requires demonstrated ability in curriculum development, student assessment, and the use of contemporary educational and simulation technologies.
Possess strong clinical proficiency in both non‑surgical and surgical endodontic procedures, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
Familiarity with modern endodontic instrumentation, digital dentistry, and current best practices is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide didactic, pre‑clinical, and clinical instruction in all aspects of endodontics to pre‑doctoral dental students.
Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of the pre‑doctoral endodontic curriculum, ensuring compliance with CODA standards and alignment with best practices.
Oversee the simulation laboratory, including instruction, calibration, assessment, and continuous improvement of teaching exercises.
Deliver engaging and updated lectures, seminars, and case‑based learning sessions in endodontics.
Serve as the Director of Pre‑Doctoral Endodontics, providing strategic direction and administrative oversight for all pre‑doctoral endodontic education.
Coordinate all faculty, adjunct faculty, and residents involved in teaching pre‑doctoral students in endodontics.
Develop and manage course schedules, syllabi, assessments, grading policies, and course documentation.
Ensure clinical calibration of all faculty and residents participating in pre‑doctoral instruction.
Monitor student progress and competency, providing timely feedback and remediation plans when necessary.
Participate in departmental and college committees, accreditation activities, and curriculum review processes.
Supervise and support the delivery of endodontic treatment in the pre‑doctoral clinic, ensuring quality control, patient safety, and adherence to regulatory standards.
Serve as a clinical role model by demonstrating current best practices in endodontics.
Maintain compliance with all UT Health Science Center, state, and federal regulations related to patient care and clinical teaching.
Engage in scholarly activities such as research, publications, presentations, and continuing education, consistent with rank and track.
Mentor students in research projects, evidence‑based dentistry, and professional development.
Participate in professional organizations and contribute to the advancement of the field of Endodontics.
Foster a positive, student‑centered educational environment focused on professionalism, ethics, and patient‑centered care.
Collaborate with other departments to support integrated curriculum and interdisciplinary patient care.
Participate in faculty development, department meetings, and institutional initiatives.