Pediatric Dentistry and Community Oral Health- Assistant/Associate Professor

Pediatric Dentistry and Community Oral Health- Assistant/Associate Professor - 24000000AU 

Description

 

Tenure-track optional. 

A Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist is sought to provide didactic and clinical instruction to predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees. Experience with adolescent patients, patients with special healthcare needs, and treatment using advanced behavior guidance techniques is preferred.

Supervisory role may include guidance of clinical staff.

Didactic lecture development and delivery, instruction in predoctoral lab, moderation of literature reviews and other seminars as needed. Mentorship of resident and student research projects. Clinical supervision of dental students and residents involved in patient care, direct patient care possibilities to be developed. Additional duties at the discretion of the department chair based on individual expertise.

Basic Qualification: 

• DDS/DMD
• Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Board Certified
• Tennessee Dental License

 

Qualifications

 

The Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Community Oral Health at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center seeks a vibrant pediatric dentist to join our passionate team of academic clinicians.

The Department of Pediatric Dentistry provides comprehensive oral health care for pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence and special needs adults. The pediatric dental attending will be responsible for didactic lecturing and clinical supervision of dental students and residents, along with serving as liaison between pediatric dentistry and general dentistry. Additionally, the faculty member may provide direct patient care in our extramural clinic and the operating room. Opportunities for dedicated time for scholarly activities and professional development are available.

Qualified candidates must possess a DDS/DMD degree or international equivalent; a certificate from a CODA-accredited advanced education program in pediatric dentistry; Board certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry; be eligible for a dental license in the State of Tennessee; and be eligible for staff privileges at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital. Experience providing dental treatment in the operating room setting is required.  Demonstration of a commitment to inclusion and diversity is essential. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.

Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UTHSC is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.

Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization. Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

UTHSC Benefits Preview Packet: https://uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/2023-benefits-preview-packet.pdf

 

Job
  Faculty 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Memphis 
Organization
  Pediatric Dent-Comm Oral Hlth 
Campus/Institute  Memphis 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Job Posting
  Feb 13, 2024, 3:44:38 PM