Assistant Professor Clinical Dentistry Faculty
Company:
Lincoln Memorial University
Job Location:
Knoxville, Tennessee
Category:
Dentistry
Type:
Full-Time
Department: Dental Clinic
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
Campus: LMU Tower
Posting Number: F01550P
Job Open Date: 07/29/2025
Job Close Date: 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled: No
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 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
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.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Job Duties
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
Campus: LMU Tower
Posting Number: F01550P
Job Open Date: 07/29/2025
Job Close Date: 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled: No
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 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
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.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Job Duties
- 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
