Open Rank Professor DentistryPeriodontics at University of Tennessee

DescriptionThe Department of Periodontology in the College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Open Rank Professor. This position is on the clinical track (non-tenure) although applicants interested in the tenure-track may also be considered. The successful candidate will actively participate in the teaching patient care and service missions of the college. This position may supervise predoctoral and postgraduate students as well as dental assistants and support staff in the clinical environment.ResponsibilitiesLeading and participating in predoctoral and postgraduate clinical periodontal instruction.Delivering lectures seminars and case-based learning sessions on contemporary periodontal diagnosis and therapy.Supervising students and residents in simulation labs and patient care settings.Performing and supervising a full spectrum of periodontal procedures including implant therapy and regenerative techniques.Mentoring students and residents in clinical judgment professionalism and evidence-based practice.Developing and maintaining course materials and assessments aligned with CODA standards.Participating in interdepartmental collaborations research initiatives and faculty development programs.Contributing to the planning and continuous improvement of the periodontics curriculum.Serving on departmental and college-wide committees and engaging in academic service activities.Pursuing scholarly activities and opportunities for research commensurate with experience and track.QualificationsEDUCATION: DDS/DMD Degree or equivalent dental degree. Certificate from a CODA-accredited advanced education program in Periodontics (or equivalent training abroad with credentialing).EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated commitment to education and patient-centered care. Prior teaching experience in an academic or clinical setting is preferred. Strong clinical skills in both non-surgical and surgical periodontics including implant therapy.LICENSE: Eligible for licensure or faculty license in the State of Tennessee. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification. Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Periodontology is highly desirable.For benefits information please visit UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTERThe University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide public academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911 the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated collaborative and inclusive education research scientific discovery clinical care and public more than 4600 people on its faculty staff and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups and with more than 3200 students across the state UTHSC 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 UTs doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Nursing Graduate Health Sciences and Health Professions. UTHSC 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 is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the states 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 Presleys 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. Key Skills Machine Learning,AI,Classroom Experience,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1