Lincoln Memorial University

Assistant Professor Clinical Dentistry Faculty

Lincoln Memorial University$100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree required
  • Knowledge of dental practice operations essential
  • Advanced skills in general dentistry needed
  • Adaptable, motivated, and able to work independently
  • Team-oriented and personable with students
  • Experience in private practice preferred
  • Teaching experience in a dental environment is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Supervise students in providing comprehensive care to patients
  • Maintain care standards and ensure continuity of patient care
  • Participate in quality assurance and continuous improvement activities
  • Work on the clinic floor five days a week based on the practice schedule
  • Assist in training adjunct faculty for clinical calibration
  • Contribute to staff performance evaluations alongside clinic leadership
  • Coordinate with administration regarding staff scheduling and leave
  • Track student progress and address deficiencies with faculty and administration
  • Assure the safety and communication of patients, students, and staff
  • Perform dental procedures and additional assigned duties as necessary

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a community-focused healthcare setting
  • Engagement in clinical education and mentorship of dental students
  • Participation in continuous quality improvement initiatives
  • Support for professional development and faculty training
  • Involvement in after-hours emergency care programs
Full Job Description
Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
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

Special Instructions Summary

Quicklink for Posting
https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/40854

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

About Lincoln Memorial University

Lincoln Memorial University is a private liberal arts university in Harrogate, Tennessee. It was founded in 1897 and named after Abraham Lincoln. The university offers over 35 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields such as business, education, health sciences, and law. It has multiple campuses throughout Tennessee and serves over 4,000 students annually. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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