"Assistant/Associate Professor Clinical Dentistry Faculty"

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor Clinical Dentistry Faculty

Department College of Dental Medicine

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

· Teaching experience preferred

· 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

Education Required

DDS or DMD

Experience Required

10-15 years:

Experience in private practice where dentistry is performed.

10-15 years:

Experience in a dental teaching environment preferred.

Preferred Qualifications 

Physical Demands 

Campus LMU Tower

Job Duty

Job Duty 

· Supervise students in the comprehensive care unit to provide comprehensive care to their patient family

Job Duty 

· Maintain Standards of Care and ensure continuity of care for all patients in the Centers for Excellence

Job Duty 

· Participate in clinic quality assurance and continuous quality improvement measures

Job Duty 

· Work on the clinic floor 5 days per week, depending on faculty practice day

Job Duty 

· Assist the staff, faculty, and administration in Knoxville to train adjunct faculty to achieve clinical calibration.

Job Duty 

· 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

Job Duty 

· Coordinate with the Associate Dean for Faculty and Students for staff leave (vacation, medical) and clinic floor coverage

Job Duty 

· Complete administrative reports as needed and all LMU-required employee training

Job Duty 

· 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

Job Duty 

· Assure patient, student, and staff safety and communication

Job Duty 

· Perform dental procedures on patients as needed

Job Duty 

· Support/participate in an after-hours emergency care program as needed

Job Duty 

· Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean for Clinical Affairs

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F01060P

Job Open Date 08/13/2024

Job Close Date 12/31/2024

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary 

About the Institution 

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.

AA/EEO Statement 

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

Background Check Statement 

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

Quicklink for Posting https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/33661

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

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