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 practices, 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 welcoming applications for both full-time and part-time faculty roles within the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. We are in search of passionate, committed, and experienced Oral Surgeons to engage in both predoctoral and postdoctoral educational programs. The selected candidate will play a vital role in clinical teaching, didactic instruction, curriculum development, as well as research and scholarly initiatives. A strong dedication to academic excellence, patient-centered care, and the promotion of oral health is crucial.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Expertise in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Strong teaching and communication abilities, with experience in educational environments.
• Adept at collaborating with diverse student, faculty, and patient groups.
• Familiarity with educational technologies and electronic health records.
• Experience in curriculum design and support for academic programs.
• A record of published research and scholarly work in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Required Qualifications:

• Possession of a 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.
• Current licensure to practice dentistry in Tennessee or eligibility 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.

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.