Assistant/Associate Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Our organization serves as a prominent global academic health sciences institution dedicated to promoting health equity through pioneering research, transformative educational initiatives, outstanding and compassionate healthcare services, and influential policy leadership. Staying true to its mission, we empower underserved communities to enhance the overall well-being of society.

The School of Dentistry at our institution is currently seeking applications for both full-time and part-time faculty roles within the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. We are looking for passionate, committed, and experienced Oral Surgeons to engage in both predoctoral and postdoctoral education. The selected candidate will play a vital role in clinical teaching, didactic instruction, curriculum development, as well as research and scholarly endeavors. A strong dedication to academic excellence, patient-centered care, and the promotion of oral health is crucial.

Key Responsibilities

• Exhibit expertise in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Possess strong teaching and communication abilities, with experience in educational environments.
• Effectively collaborate with diverse student, faculty, and patient groups.
• Be knowledgeable about educational technologies and electronic health records.
• Have experience in curriculum design and support for academic programs.
• Contribute to the field through published research and scholarly work in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Required Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school in the U.S. or Canada.
• Experience in clinical teaching at either the predoctoral or postdoctoral level.
• Licensed to practice dentistry in Tennessee or eligible for licensure.
• Certification in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from a CODA-accredited postgraduate program in the U.S. or Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification or eligibility from the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Application Process

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit the following materials:

• A cover letter detailing qualifications and interest in the position.
• A current Curriculum Vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Documentation of licensure and certifications.

All submissions should be directed to the Office of the Dean at the School of Dentistry within our organization.