Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry invites applications for a faculty position in the Department of Endodontics. The successful candidate will provide didactic, preclinical, and clinical instruction to dental students and residents while supporting the academic mission of the department. Strong communication skills and a commitment to excellence in teaching, patient care, and professional development are essential.

Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities):

Deliver high-quality classroom and clinical instruction to students and residents, incorporating innovative teaching methods and evidence-based practices. Provide mentorship and guidance to students and residents, while integrating relevant experiences to enhance the didactic curriculum. Maintain a consistent record of positive contributions to the learning environment and student development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Comprehensive knowledge of endodontic principles, techniques, and evidence -based clinical practices.
Strong instructional skills, with the ability to teach effectively in didactic, preclinical, and clinical settings.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and support the professional growth of students and residents.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment.
Capacity to integrate private practice experience and emerging technologies into dental education.
Ability to engage in scholarly activity, including research, publication, and professional development

Education and Experience Required:

Credentials needed for the position include a DDS or DMD

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:

Valid TN Dental License, or limited teaching license. CPR Certification

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status.

About the company

Meharry Medical College is a private, non-profit medical and health sciences university in Nashville that educates healthcare professionals and scientists. It operates through three schools—Medicine, Dentistry, and Graduate Studies and Research—offering professional degrees, clinical training, and research programs. Its degree programs and clinical experiences are delivered via classroom instruction, hospital-based rotations, and mentored research, funded by tuition, research grants, and philanthropy. The college distinguishes itself through its history as the first medical school for African Americans in the Southern United States, its emphasis on health equity, and its focus on training clinicians and scientists who serve minority and underserved communities. Its goal is to expand the workforce of physicians, dentists, and researchers dedicated to improving health outcomes and reducing disparities.

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$20M

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Nashville, Tennessee

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Meharry secured $31 million NIH funding in April 2026, reinforcing research momentum.
Its $200 million campaign accelerated after an $85 million quiet phase by June 2024.
The 2025 Nashville General agreement runs through 2027, stabilizing residency and governance ties.

What critics are saying

LCME probation since 2024 threatens Meharry medicine if unresolved before the 2027 survey.
Federal Grad PLUS elimination on July 1, 2026, shifts graduate borrowing to private lenders.
Nashville General's campus lease expires in 2027; a failed renewal disrupts clinical training.

What makes Meharry Medical College unique

Meharry is the South's first medical school for Black physicians, founded in 1876.
Its Nashville General partnership keeps students embedded in a safety-net hospital serving underserved patients.
Vanderbilt, Tennessee State, and Meharry anchor major NIH- and NCI-funded research collaborations.

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Meharry Medical College

Assistant Professor - Endodontics

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