Assistant Professor Clinical Dentistry Faculty

Assistant Professor Clinical Dentistry Faculty

Position Title Assistant Professor Clinical Dentistry Faculty

Department

Position Category

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
• 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 Experience in private practice where dentistry is performed.
• Experience in a dental teaching environment is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Campus

• Campus LMU Tower

Job Duty

• Supervise students in the comprehensive care unit to provide comprehensive care to their patient family
• Maintain Standards of Care and ensure continuity of care for all patients in the Centers for Excellence
• Participate in clinic quality assurance and continuous quality improvement measures
• Work on the clinic floor 5 days per week, depending on faculty practice day
• Assist the staff, faculty, and administration in Knoxville to train the adjunct faculty to achieve clinical calibration
• 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
• Coordinate with the Associate Dean for Faculty and Students for staff leave (vacation, medical) and clinic floor coverage
• Complete administrative reports as needed and all LMU -required employee training
• 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
• Assure patient, students, and staff safety and communication
• Perform dental procedures on patients as needed
• Serve on committees as assigned
• Support/participate in an after-hours emergency care program as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean for Clinical Affairs

Posting Number

Posting Number F01550P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/29/2025

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/31/2026

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 or .

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.

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