Assistant Professor Clinical Dentistry Faculty
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
Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Campus LMU Tower
Job Duty
Job Duty Supervise students in the comprehensive care unit to provide comprehensive care to their patient family
Job Duty Maintain Standards of Care and ensure continuity of care for all patients in the Centers for Excellence
Job Duty Participate in clinic quality assurance and continuous quality improvement measures
Job Duty Work on the clinic floor 5 days per week, depending on faculty practice day
Job Duty Assist the staff, faculty, and administration in Knoxville to train the adjunct faculty to achieve clinical calibration
Job Duty 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
Job Duty Coordinate with the Associate Dean for Faculty and Students for staff leave (vacation, medical) and clinic floor coverage
Job Duty Complete administrative reports as needed and all LMU-required employee training
Job Duty 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
Job Duty Assure patient, students, and staff safety and communication
Job Duty Perform dental procedures on patients as needed
Job Duty Serve on committees as assigned
Job Duty Support/participate in an after-hours emergency care program as needed
Job Duty Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean for Clinical Affairs
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F01550P
Job Open Date 07/29/2025
Job Close Date 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled No
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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.