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

RESEARCH:

• Optional based on applicant interest.  

TEACHING:

• Some didactic course development and delivery.
• Instruction in a predoctoral lab course.
• Moderation of literature reviews and other seminars as needed.
• Participation in the development of clinical assessments and standards.
• Clinical supervision of dental students and residents involved in patient care.
• Adherence with faculty calibration standards and the best practices guidelines of the AAPD. 

CLINICAL CARE:

• Maintain existing board certification and any hospital privileges.
• Optional 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.
• Oversee students in clinical settings, ensuring competency in patient-centered care.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior faculty and residents.

SERVICE:

• Optional 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.
• Oversee students in clinical settings, ensuring competency in patient-centered care.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior faculty and residents.

SUPERVISORY

• Oversee students in clinical settings, ensuring competency in patient-centered care.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior faculty and residents.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: DDS/DMD or equivalent degree.

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

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. 

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with others. 

• Ability to adapt to interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical environment.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCES

The University of Tennessee Health Sciences is a statewide flagship, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Sciences 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 Sciences contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.

Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Sciences 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 Sciences 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 Sciences is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs. 

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