Assistant Professor Clinical Dentistry Faculty

Company: Lincoln Memorial University

Job Location: Harrogate, 37752

Category: Dentistry

Type: Full-Time

Department: Dental Clinic

Position Category: Faculty

Job Description: The Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) is seeking Clinical General Dentistry Faculty at the LMU-Tower and LMU Community Care Clinics. The position reports to the Dean for Clinical Affairs and is responsible for supervising LMU-CDM students in the Centers for Excellence (CE) to provide care to their patient family.

Required Qualifications: D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree. Must have knowledge of dental practice operation. Must be highly skilled in general dentistry. Adaptable and motivated. Able to work independently. Team oriented. Personable. Qualifications: Skills Required: Experience in private practice where dentistry is performed. Experience in a dental teaching environment is preferred.

Campus: LMU Tower

Posting Number: F01550P

Job Open Date: 07/29/2025

Job Close Date: 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Job Duties:

• 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

For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.