Dental Preclinical Lab Instructor & Mentor

Lincoln Memorial University; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, invites applications for a Preclinical Assistant Professor of Dental Medicine. The role involves instruction and supervision of dental students in simulation and laboratory settings, focusing on operative dentistry, fixed/removable prosthodontics, and dental anatomy to build hand skills, critical thinking, and professional standards.

The candidate will teach, assess, and mentor students, collaborate with faculty, and support curriculum

Qualifications

• DDS / DMD or equivalent dental degree from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in basic and advanced restorative dental procedures.
• Eligibility for dental licensure or faculty permit in the state of employment strongly preferred
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, student mentorship, and preclinical education

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise dental students in simulation labs and preclinical settings.
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction for lab exercises and projects.
• Reinforce didactic learning with hands-on application in preclinical courses.
• Evaluate student work using rubrics and provide timely feedback.
• Assist with practical examinations, skill checks, and competency assessments.
• Maintain and prepare lab equipment, instruments, and materials for instruction.
• Model professionalism and teamwork in interactions with students and colleagues.
• Mentor students in academic and professional development.

Skills

Restorative dentistry

Lab instruction

Mentoring

Infection control

Education

DDS / DMD or equivalent

Job description

Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, invites applications for a Preclinical Assistant Professor of Dental Medicine. The role involves instruction and supervision of dental students in simulation and laboratory settings, focusing on operative dentistry, fixed/removable prosthodontics, and dental anatomy to build hand skills, critical thinking, and professional standards.

The candidate will teach, assess, and mentor students, collaborate with faculty, and support curriculum