"Professor, General Dentistry"

Professor, General Dentistry-The Lyon College School of Dental Medicine welcomes applications from exceptional candidates for a full-time faculty position, with rank determined by experience. This position will encompass several areas of activity, with the major component devoted to the teaching of general dentistry at the preclinical and clinical levels. This includes the supervision of DMD students as they conduct simulated and live patient care activities in the College’s simulation and comprehensive care clinics. A dental degree from a CODA accredited US or Canadian dental school or equivalent is required. Must be eligible for licensure in Arkansas at the time of application and have an active license at the time of hire. Minimum of five years clinical experience is preferred. Teaching experience at the pre-doctoral level is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clinical and didactic teaching
• Overseeing patient care in the college’s clinics
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the job
• Participation on the admissions committee and other committees as assigned
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Individual must possess the knowledge and the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities:

• Supervisory and clinical leadership skills and experience
• Public speaking skills
• Familiarity with HIPAA, FERPA, OSHA, and laws/regulations pertaining to the practice of dentistry in Arkansas

Requirements:

• Dental degree from a CODA accredited US or Canadian dental school or equivalent
• Must be eligible for licensure in Arkansas at the time of application and have an active license at the time of hire
• Minimum of five years clinical experience is preferred
• Teaching experience at the pre-doctoral level is preferred

Lyon College is a USN&WR “top tier” national liberal arts college and recognized by Forbes as “One of America’s Top Colleges.” Founded in 1872, the College is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Arkansas and offers undergraduates exceptional preparation for their post-baccalaureate objectives. The new Lyon College Institute of Health Sciences in Little Rock will house the College’s professional programs, including the School of Dental Medicine and the School of Veterinary Medicine. The School of Dental Medicine will feature cutting-edge facilities equipped with advanced technology, fostering innovation and collaboration among students and faculty.

 Review of the applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. To learn more about Lyon College go to lyon.edu. Lyon College does not discriminate with respect to the hiring of applicants or with respect to the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. It is the continuing policy of Lyon College to comply with any applicable state and federal law regarding equal employment opportunities.