Clinical Dentistry Faculty: Teaching & Patient Care Lead

Lincoln Memorial University; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry to join the LMU College of Dental Medicine. The faculty member will supervise LMU CDM students in the Centers for Excellence and provide comprehensive patient care in the Tower and Community Care Clinics.

Responsibilities include maintaining care standards, quality assurance, and collaborating with faculty and staff in Knoxville.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD degree required.
• Knowledge of dental practice operation.
• Highly skilled in general dentistry.
• Experience in private practice and teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the comprehensive care unit to provide comprehensive care to their patient family.
• Maintain Standards of Care and ensure continuity of care for all patients in the Centers for Excellence.
• Participate in clinic quality assurance and continuous quality improvement measures.
• Work on the clinic floor 5 days per week, depending on faculty practice day.
• Assist the staff, faculty, and administration in Knoxville to train the adjunct faculty to achieve clinical calibration.
• Work with the dental assistant(s) and Clinic Care Coordinator and contribute to performance review evaluations in conjunction with the Dean for Clinical Affairs and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs.
• Coordinate with the Associate Dean for Faculty and Students for staff leave (vacation, medical) and clinic floor coverage.
• Complete administrative reports as needed and all LMU -required employee training.
• Track student progress and collaborate with Center for Excellence Attending Faculty and the Dean Clinical Affairs and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs on student deficiencies.
• Assure patient, students, and staff safety and communication.
• Perform dental procedures on patients as needed.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Support/participate in an after-hours emergency care program as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean for Clinical Affairs

Skills

D.D.S./D.M.D.

Dental practice operation

General dentistry

Independent work

Team oriented

Private practice experience

Dental teaching experience

Education

DDS/DMD degree

Job description

Lincoln Memorial University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry to join the LMU College of Dental Medicine. The faculty member will supervise LMU CDM students in the Centers for Excellence and provide comprehensive patient care in the Tower and Community Care Clinics.

Responsibilities include maintaining care standards, quality assurance, and collaborating with faculty and staff in Knoxville.