Job DescriptionThe University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Dentistry's newest Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program is seeking an Open Rank Professor and Site Supervisor. This is a full-time non-tenured faculty position. The AEGD program is based at a purpose-built state-of-the-art teaching facility completed in 2024 in Kingsport, TN. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new CODA-accredited, 12-month postgraduate program. The Site Supervisor will oversee all aspects of the program and administration and foster a culture of clinical excellence and mentorship for residents.
Responsibilities- Lead and manage the AEGD Program, ensuring high-quality education and training for residents in a newly established, digitally integrated clinical environment.
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for program growth, resident recruitment, and long-term accreditation success.
- Maintain program compliance with CODA accreditation standards.
- Oversee the selection, evaluation, and mentorship of AEGD residents.
- Supervise and coordinate faculty and staff involved in the program.
- Manage program operations, including budgeting and fiscal oversight.
- Participate in the Advanced Education Committee of the College of Dentistry.
- Provide direct clinical supervision to residents and engage in clinical practice as determined or when needed.
- Champion the integration of digital dentistry, including intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM restorations, and 3D printing, throughout the resident curriculum and clinical operations.
- Partner with College of Dentistry leadership and regional stakeholders to establish the Kingsport site as a premier postgraduate training destination within the Appalachian Highlands region.
- Engage in teaching, research, clinical practice, and service activities as appropriate to faculty rank.
- Comprehensive Patient Care: Residents treat a broad range of patients, including those with complex medical histories or extensive dental needs, at a pace and standard comparable to modern comprehensive practice.
- Treatment Planning: Emphasis on interdisciplinary treatment planning, incorporating all aspects of general dentistry.
- Digital Dentistry: Full digital workflow instruction, including intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM restoration design and milling, and integration of 3D printing into clinical care.
- Pediatric Dentistry: Exposure to treating children aged 14 and above, including behavior management and minor oral procedures.
- Emergency Dentistry: Training in managing dental emergencies and trauma cases.
- Case Presentations and Grand Rounds: Residents present complex cases and discuss treatment approaches.
- Lectures and Presentations: Topics include advanced general dentistry and advanced treatment planning.
- Practice Management: Business skills, insurance, legal considerations, and efficiency strategies for private practice.
- Evidence-Based Dentistry: Clinical evaluation of research and application of scientific literature to clinical practice.
- Engage in faculty practice, providing patient care as needed.
QualificationsEDUCATION: DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of clinical practice experience in general dentistry. Demonstrated leadership experience in academic, residency, or clinical practice settings. Proficiency with digital dentistry technologies, including intraoral scanning and CAD/CAM systems. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead a new program through its formative stages.
LICENSES: Eligible for a Tennessee dental license.
DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES:- Completion of an AEGD or GPR residency.
- Prior experience in dental education, residency program administration, or program directorship.
- Experience navigating CODA accreditation processes and compliance standards, including new program development or self-study preparation.
- Experience establishing or growing a clinical program, practice, or service line preferred.
- Expertise in general dentistry procedures and techniques, including restorative prosthodontic, endodontic, periodontal, and surgical care.
- Working knowledge of digital dentistry workflows, including intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM design and milling, and 3D printing.
- Ability to foster collaboration among faculty, staff, and residents and regional practice partners across the Appalachian Highlands region.
