Academic Surgery Position

The American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Nashville is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This role involves extensive patient care in maxillofacial surgery, focusing on trauma and reconstruction. The ideal candidate will possess a D.D.S./D.M.D. or equivalent, complete residency training, and be active in board certification. Join a supportive community that values professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• D.D.S./D.M.D. or combined dental/M.D. degrees required.
• Must complete an accredited oral and maxillofacial surgery residency.
• Board certification or active participation in certification process is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a busy oral and maxillofacial surgery practice.
• Instruct and mentor oral and maxillofacial surgery residents.
• Focus on maxillofacial trauma, orthognathic surgery, and pathology.

Skills

Orthognathic surgery

Maxillofacial trauma

Oral & maxillofacial pathology

Reconstruction

Clinical care

Residency teaching

Education

D.D.S./D.M.D. or combined dental/M.D. degrees

Completion of an accredited oral and maxillofacial surgery residency

Board certification or active participation in the certification process by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Job description

Location: Vanderbilt University, School of Medicine, Nashville, TN

Description: The Section of Surgical Sciences is recruiting for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. This is a clinically busy program with patient care responsibilities covering a broad scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, with an emphasis on maxillofacial trauma, orthognathic surgery, oral and maxillofacial pathology, and reconstruction. This is a superb opportunity for a surgeon interested in a busy practice in orthognathic and TM joint surgery. Faculty responsibilities of course include instruction and mentoring of oral and maxillofacial surgery residents.

The new faculty member will join a dedicated faculty and resident team in a supportive and collegial professional community that values professional growth and respects life balance and wellness. Join us and be part of shaping the future of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Qualifications for this position include a D.D.S./D.M.D. or combined dental/M.D. degrees, completion of an accredited oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program, board certification or active participation in the certification process by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Contact: Please submit curriculum vitae and letter of interest to:
Samuel J. McKenna, D.D.S., M.D., F.A.C.S
Professor and Chairman
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
1161 21st Avenue South, T-4323A MCN
Nashville, TN 37232-2596
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Date Posted: 01/26/2026