Open Rank Professor - Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Community Oral Health

University of Tennessee•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Community Oral Health at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center seeks a vibrant pediatric dentist to join our passionate team of academic clinicians. This is a full-time non-tenure Open Rank Professor position. This position provides didactic lecturing and clinical supervision of dental students and residents.

Requirements

DDS or DMD or international equivalent.
Board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Dentist by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Tennessee dental license.
A certificate from a CODA-accredited advanced education program in pediatric dentistry.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospital dentistry and advanced behavior guidance techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participation in resident and student research projects.
Some didactic course development and delivery.
Some instruction in a predoctoral lab course.
Moderation of literature reviews and other seminars as needed.
Clinical supervision of dental students and residents involved in patient care.
Direct patient care possibilities to be developed.
Participation in College of Dentistry committees and priorities.
Individuals new to academics will be expected to participate in professional development activities to establish a scholarly foundation for didactic and clinical teaching activities.
Additional duties at the discretion of the department chair.