Open Rank Professor-Dental Hygiene

UT Health Sciences; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences in Memphis invites applications for a full-time General Dentist faculty position in the Department of Dental Hygiene. This is a non-tenure Open Rank Professor position.

The position reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene. Responsibilities include providing didactic and clinical instruction, supervising students during patient care, and contributing to curriculum development and assessment.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD or equivalent degree.
• Experience in dental education or clinical supervision preferred.
• Strong teaching and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic and clinical instruction to dental hygiene students.
• Supervise and mentor students during patient care.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment and 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.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

DDS or DMD

Job description

Job Description

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

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

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include providing 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: DDS or DMD or equivalent degree.

EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated experience in dental education or clinical supervision

preferred. Commitment to excellence in teaching, mentorship, and service. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

LICENSES: Eligibility for licensure as a General Dentist in the State of Tennessee.

For benefits information, please visit https://www.uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefits-preview-packet.pdf

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCES

The University of Tennessee Health Sciences is a statewide flagship, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Sciences is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering collaborative education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UT Health Sciences contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.
Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Sciences is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UT Health Sciences spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UT Health Sciences is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.
Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.
Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.