Professor - General Dentist - Dental Hygiene

Memphis, TN, United States

The College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis invites applications for a full-time General Dentist, Open Rank Professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene. This position reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene.

• Provide didactic and clinical instruction to dental hygiene students.
• Supervise and mentor students during patient care, ensuring the highest standard of clinical practice and safety.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research, presentations, and publications as appropriate.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees and meetings as assigned.
• Contribute to community outreach, continuing education, and public service programs aligned with the department’s mission.
• Maintain compliance with all accreditation standards and state regulations relevant to dental hygiene education.

EDUCATION: DDS, DMD, or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated experience in dental education or clinical supervision preferred. Commitment to excellence in teaching, mentorship, and service. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Prior teaching experience in a dental school setting is preferred but not required. Strong track record of excellence in teaching, service, patient care, research and scholarship preferred.

LICENSES: Active or eligible for a dental license in Tennessee.

• Job Schedule Full time
• Location 875 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38163, US

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the (EEO). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.