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Lincoln Memorial University lists this Assistant Professor Clinical Dentistry Faculty opportunity in knoxville, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
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.
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Worksite address
knoxville, TN, 37955, US
Who can apply
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