Open Rank Professor and AEGD Site Director

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry- Memphis is seeking an Open Rank Professor and Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Site Director. This is a full-time non-tenured faculty position. The Site Director will be responsible for overseeing the development and administration of the AEGD program. The position requires the development and implementation of organizational strategies and policies, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and fostering excellence in clinical education. The successful candidate for this position will be a strong leader who can identify and implement best practices, think strategically, plan for the long-term success of the program and effectively delegate tasks and foster a positive work environment and culture.

• Lead and manage the AEGD Program site, ensuring high-quality education and training for residents. 
• Develop and implement a strategic vision for program growth and excellence. 
• Maintain program compliance with CODA accreditation standards. 
• Oversee the selection, evaluation, and mentorship of AEGD residents. 
• Supervise and coordinate faculty and staff involved in the program. 
• Collaborate with the Program Director at St. Thomas in Nashville. 
• Manage program operations, including budgeting and fiscal oversight. 
• Participate in the Advanced Education Committee of the College of Dentistry.
• Provide direct clinical supervision to residents and engage in clinical practice within the faculty practice. 
• Engage in teaching, research, and service activities as appropriate to faculty rank. 
• Provides clinical training through the following aspects: comprehensive patient care, treatment planning, restorative dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, implant dentistry, prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry, emergency and hospital dentistry, provides didactic (classroom and seminar) instruction, case presentation and grand rounds, lectures and continuing education, practice management, and evidence-based dentistry. 

EDUCATION: DDS or DMD from an accredited institution. 

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of clinical practice experience. Demonstrated leadership experience in academic or clinical settings.

LICENSES: Eligibility for an unrestricted or teaching licensure in the State of Tennessee.

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES:

• AEGD or GPR residency.

• Prior experience in dental education and residency program administration. 

• Experience with accreditation processes and compliance standards. 

• Evidence of scholarly activity and professional development. 

• Expertise in general dentistry procedures and techniques. 

• Strategic vision for program development and growth. 

• Ability to foster collaboration among faculty, staff, and residents.

For benefits information, please visit

https://www.uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefits-preview-packet.pdf

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER 

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a statewide flagship, 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 collaborative 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. UT Health Science Center 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. UT Health Science Center is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s large