Open Rank Professor – Department of Prosthodontics

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is inviting applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Prosthodontics. This role includes providing didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical instruction to both pre-doctoral and postgraduate students while also engaging in scholarly activities and community outreach.

The ideal candidate will have a DDS/DMD or equivalent and eligibility for a Tennessee dental license, along with experience in dental education and a commitment to innovation in teaching. Opportunities for patient care are available in the University Dental Faculty Practice.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for a Tennessee dental license.
• Prior experience in dental education.
• History of publications or research activity.
• Clinical experience in advanced technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver didactic and clinical instruction in prosthodontics.
• Develop innovative teaching methodologies.
• Serve as course director and mentor students.
• Engage in community outreach programs.

Skills

Clinical instruction

Innovative teaching methodologies

Mentoring

Research and scholarly activity

Community outreach programs

Education

DDS/DMD from a CODA-accredited institution

Job description

Job Summary

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Department of Prosthodontics seeks a full-time tenure‑track faculty member at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The role involves clinical and didactic instruction, service, and scholarly activity across all facets of prosthodontics, including occlusion, fixed prosthodontics, removable prosthodontics, and implant prosthodontics. Opportunities for direct patient care are available through the University Dental Faculty Practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive didactic, pre‑clinical, and clinical instruction in Prosthodontics to pre‑doctoral and postgraduate students.
• Develop and implement innovative teaching methodologies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Serve as a course director, overseeing curriculum design, assessment methods, and student performance evaluations.
• Supervise and mentor students in clinical settings, ensuring adherence to best practices in patient care.
• Participate in University Dental Practice, providing direct patient care and serving as a role model for students.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research projects, publications, and presentations at professional conferences.
• Mentor students and junior faculty in research endeavors, fostering a culture of inquiry and evidence‑based practice.
• Participate in departmental and college committees, contributing to strategic planning and continuous improvement of academic programs.
• Engage in community outreach programs, promoting oral health education and access to care.

Qualifications

• Education: DDS/DMD or equivalent from a CODA‑accredited institution.
• Licenses: Eligibility for a Tennessee dental license.
• Prior experience in dental education with a demonstrated ability to work productively in didactic and clinical educational environments.
• History of publications or evidence of research and scholarly activity.
• Clinical experience in advanced technologies, digital workflows, and laboratory services to support the prosthodontic curriculum.