Part-Time Dental Medicine Instructor – Pre-Clinical/Clinical

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pikeville invites applications for a part-time Pre-Clinical and/or Clinical Instructor at Tanner College of Dental Medicine. The role focuses on teaching and supervising dental procedures for pre-clinical and clinical students, ensuring compliance with current care standards.

Responsibilities include supervising laboratory/clinical sessions, giving constructive feedback, and aligning course objectives with the curriculum.

Qualifications

• DMD or DDS degree required and Kentucky dental license.
• Experience teaching or supervising dental students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and demonstrate dental procedures, techniques, and clinical protocols to pre-clinical and/or clinical students, ensuring adherence to current standards of care.
• Provide supervision and guidance in laboratory and clinical settings, assessing student performance and providing timely, constructive feedback.
• Assist in implementing course objectives, learning outcomes, and assessment strategies in alignment with the College’s curriculum.
• Ensure safe, ethical, and high-quality patient care in clinical settings while mentoring students in patient management and professional conduct.
• Participate in calibration activities to maintain consistency in teaching and clinical evaluation and to uphold Commission on Dental Accreditation standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of dental science, clinical techniques, and educational best practices, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
• Communicate regularly with the Course Director and/or the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs.
• Collaborate with team members to foster a positive, inclusive culture of camaraderie, mutual respect, and teamwork that supports TCDM goals.

Skills

Dental education

Clinical instruction

Student supervision

Assessment & feedback

Education

DDS/DMD

Job description

The University of Pikeville invites applications for a part-time Pre-Clinical and/or Clinical Instructor at Tanner College of Dental Medicine. The role focuses on teaching and supervising dental procedures for pre-clinical and clinical students, ensuring compliance with current care standards.

Responsibilities include supervising laboratory/clinical sessions, giving constructive feedback, and aligning course objectives with the curriculum.