Assistant Professor

Meharry Medical College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College seeks a dynamic educator and clinician to support pre-doctoral and post-doctoral programs through supervision, teaching, and curriculum development. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, scholarly activity, and community outreach via the Mobile Dental Unit.

The successful candidate will mentor students and junior faculty while participating in departmental strategic initiatives and institutional service, with licensure in Tennessee or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in clinical dentistry and patient care.
• Proficiency in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Experience teaching in pre-doctoral and/or post-doctoral programs.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse faculty, residents, and patients.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and instruct students during clinical patient care and restorative procedures.
• Provide didactic lectures and seminars to dental students.
• Facilitate laboratory instruction and practical exercises in restorative dentistry.
• Contribute to curriculum development and outcomes assessment.
• Engage in institutional service and faculty development activities.
• Support community outreach including the Mobile Dental Unit.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Diagnosis & treatment planning

Teaching experience

Collaborative teamwork

Evidence-based dentistry

Health equity & community service

Education

DDS or DMD

Job description

The successful candidate will be a dynamic educator and clinician with a passion for academic excellence and community engagement. This individual will support pre-doctoral and post-doctoral programs through clinical supervision, didactic instruction, and participation in departmental strategic initiatives. Faculty are also expected to contribute to institutional service, scholarly activity, and community outreach, including support of Meharry's Mobile Dental Unit and associated events.Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities):Supervise and instruct students during clinical patient care and restorative procedures.Provide didactic lectures and seminars to pre-doctoral and post-doctoral dental students.Facilitate laboratory instruction and practical exercises in restorative dentistry.Participate in the development and continuous improvement of the pre-doctoral and post-doctoral curricula.Assist in departmental strategic planning, academic program reviews, and outcomes assessment.Serve as a mentor to students and junior faculty.Participate in institutional service including committees and faculty development programs.Support the Mobile Dental Unit and participate in community-based oral health outreach events.Stay current with advances in evidence-based dentistry, emerging technologies, and best practices in clinical instructionEngage in scholarly activities and research opportunities.Perform other related duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Demonstrated excellence in clinical dentistry with proficiency in diagnosis and treatment planning.Effective communication and interpersonal skills.Experience in teaching within pre-doctoral and/or post-doctoral dental education programs.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a faculty, students residents and diverse patient population.Knowledge of evidence-based practices in restorative dentistry.Commitment to academic and clinical excellence, health equity, and community service.Ability to support institutional mission and departmental goals.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:Experience in curriculum development and outcomes assessment.Prior involvement in academic processes, operational and/or strategic planning.Experience with community-based dentistry, including mobile dental programs.Record of scholarly activity or contributions to research.Education and Experience Required:Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from a CODA-accredited institution.Documented teaching experience in clinical and/or didactic settings.DDS/DMD equivalent Foreign Dental DegreeEducation and Experience Preferred:Clinical practice experience.Completion of an advanced education program in General Dentistry (AEGD, GPR, or similar).Previous faculty experience in a dental academic setting.Engagement in research or published scholarly work.Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:Current license to practice dentistry in the State of Tennessee or eligibility for licensure in Tennessee by the start date of employment.Obtain a limited Educational Licensure granted by the State of Tennessee Board of DentistryLicensure, Certification or Registration Preferred:DEA registration.Board certification or eligibility (if applicable to area of expertise).Sedation or other clinical certifications relevant to restorative dental care.