Open Rank Professor - College of Dentistry
University of Tennessee at Martin
Salary undisclosed
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Description
- Provide instruction in clinical, didactic, and laboratory settings in accordance with curriculum and program standards.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive lesson plans and course materials that align with program outcomes.
- Evaluate and assess student performance through exams, projects, clinical evaluations, and various assessments.
- Stay up to date with advancements in dental hygiene practices and integrate new knowledge into teaching practices.
- Collaborate with faculty to enhance curriculum and refine teaching methodologies.
- Guide and support students through mentoring and academic advising.
- Participate in departmental meetings, engage in faculty development initiatives, and contribute to research, service, and patient care efforts.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay up to date with advancements in the dental hygiene field.
- Engage in collaborative research projects with other faculty.
- Keep current with relevant literature to inform and integrate research into teaching and clinical practice.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from a Commission of Dental Accreditations (CODA) accredited Dental Hygiene program is required. (Master’s Degree in Dental Hygipreferred.)
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of clinical practice experience as a Dental Hygienist. Familiarity with accreditation standards (CODA). Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills. Demonstrated commitment to student success and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Excellent computer skills and familiarity with technology to support effective teaching.
LICENSES: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Current and unrestricted Dental Hygiene license in the State of Tennessee. Certified in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration in the State of Tennessee.
DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES: Prior teaching or instructional experience in Dental Hygiene. Knowledge and experience in course design, development, and assessment.
For benefits information, please visit
https://www.uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefits-preview-packet.pdf
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.
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.
Benefits
- professional development
About this role
This open rank position in the College of Dentistry at UT Health Sciences calls for an experienced dental hygienist to teach across clinical, didactic, and laboratory settings while contributing to curriculum development and student mentoring. You would design and deliver comprehensive lesson plans, assess student performance through multiple methods, and keep current with advancements in the field to inform both your teaching and clinical practice. The role also involves collaborating with faculty on curriculum refinement, engaging in research projects, and participating in departmental governance and professional development.
The position requires a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from a CODA-accredited program, at least two years of clinical practice, and current Tennessee licensure with certifications in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration. Prior teaching experience and expertise in course design and assessment are preferred. You'll need strong communication and organizational skills, a demonstrated commitment to inclusive student success, and solid technology proficiency. The university values faculty who stay engaged with current literature and can bridge research into teaching and clinical contexts.
Based in Memphis, UT Health Sciences is Tennessee's largest educator of health care professionals and part of a statewide system with multiple regional clinical sites. The institution emphasizes collaborative education, research, and clinical care across six doctoral-granting health science colleges. Memphis offers a lower cost of living than many comparable cities, with cultural attractions, a revitalized downtown, and an active medical district.
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