About this opportunity
Meharrry Medical College lists this Associate Professor opportunity in nashville, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry seeks a faculty position in the Department of Restorative and Operative Dentistry. The successful candidate will provide didactic, preclinical, and clinical instruction to dental students while supporting the academic mission of the department. Strong communication skills and a commitment to excellence in teaching, patient care, and professional development are essential.
Daily Operations
Deliver high-quality classroom and clinical instruction to students, incorporating innovative teaching methods and evidence-based practices.
Provide mentorship and guidance to students while integrating relevant experiences to enhance the didactic curriculum.
Maintain a consistent record of positive contributions to the learning environment and student development.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of restorative principles, techniques, and evidence-based clinical practices.
Strong instructional skills, with the ability to teach effectively in didactic, preclinical, and clinical settings.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and support the professional growth of students and residents.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment.
Capacity to integrate private practice experience and emerging technologies into dental education.
Ability to engage in scholarly activity, including research, publication, and professional development.
Required Education and Experience
Credentials needed for the position include a DDS or DMD.
Valid TN Dental License, or limited teaching license.
CPR Certification.
About Meharry
Meharry Medical College was founded just 11 years after the end of the Civil War with the mission of educating African Americans to serve the underserved. Today, the nation's largest private, historically black academic health sciences center has trained thousands of health care professionals. Three out of every four Meharrians return to urban or rural communities to serve others by providing medical or dental services. Our faith-based roots within the United Methodist Church inspire us to respect and serve all. Our standards are high within an educational environment that is nurturing. We believe that health equity is key to alleviating suffering. Whether our graduates are physicians, dentists, scientists, professors or public health professionals, the Meharry experience equips them to affect the world as a force for change led by our motto: "Worship of God Through Service to Mankind".
Mission
Meharry Medical College is a global academic health sciences center advancing health equity through innovative research, transformative education, exceptional and compassionate health services and policy-influencing thought leadership. True to its legacy, Meharry empowers diverse populations to improve the well-being of humankind.
Core Values
Meharry Medical College is a community of scholars and learners committed to excellence.
Accountability with transparency.
Equity with inclusion.
Respect with collegiality.
Service with compassion.
Integrity without exception.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status.
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Worksite address
nashville, TN, 37247, US
Who can apply
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