Description

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 and clinical instruction to predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees. 

Responsibilities

RESEARCH:  

• Participation in resident and student research projects. 

TEACHING:  

• 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.

PATIENT CARE:  

• Direct patient care possibilities to be developed. 

SERVICE:

• 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.

Requirements

EDUCATION: DDS or DMD or international equivalent.

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

LICENSES: 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.