Associate Professor

Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry is seeking to fill a full-time faculty position in the School of Dentistry in the Department of Restorative Dentistry. Candidate will serve as a faculty member in the Restorative Dentistry Department.. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, experience in educating pre and post-doctoral programs.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities) – Assign a percentage to each essential function (equal to 100%):

 

·       Clinical Instructor Pre/Post-doctoral academia

·       Lectures/Didactic Instructions

·       Laboratory Exercise Instructions

·       Performs other related duties as assigned

 

 

                                                                                                                             

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

·        The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, experience in educating pre and post-doctoral education. The applicant should have experience in working with a diverse student and patient population, working with patients of all ages, be proficient in diagnoses and treatment plans.

·       Responsibilities include serving as a pre-doctoral and post-doctoral faculty member, didactic and clinical teaching, assisting with the management of the pre and post-doctoral curriculum and strategic planning activities.

·        Additional responsibilities may include engagement in research opportunities, mentoring, and evaluation of outcomes assessment. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of evidence based therapy, current trends/ technologies and concepts used in the clinical area of instructions.

 

 

 

Education and Experience:

 

• Credentials needed for the position include a DDS or DMD.

• Licensed to practice in the State of Tennessee or eligible for licensure in the State of Tennessee.

 

Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

 

 

Environmental Conditions and Physical Demands

 

·       Usual office environment

·       Manual dexterity

·       Visual and auditory acuity

·       Able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time