Assistant Professor

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is searching for a full-time surgeon at the Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor level for position in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department. Responsibilities will include staffing the predoctoral and resident clinics as well as participation in the didactic curriculum offered by the department. The ideal candidate must have completed an accredited OMS training program, ABOMS Board eligibility/Certification and be eligible for Tennessee licensure. Faculty will be expected to participate in scholarly activities and will have the opportunity to participate in the intramural faculty practice. Position will remain open until filled. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and training.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities):

• Academics, teaching didactic, clinical curricula, instructional, evaluative, testing materials
• Clinical Services, support faculty, residents and students’ clinical practices, curriculum development, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knokwledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of key aspects of education in current academic dentistry.
• Knowledgeable and engaged in the college and school’s standards, policies.
• Strong contributions in fostering inclusion, diversity and equality to enhance excellence in academic endeavors.
• Maintain day-to-day support of faculty, residents, students, in the delivery of patient care, provision of services.
• Participation in Committees Task Force, Course Curriculum and all other duties assigned in support of the Department Chair, Dean and the Dean’s Vision for the SOD.
• Sustain, maintain and continue to pursue and implement cutting edge technologies, teaching techniques and strategies to enable high quality, rigorous scholastic and scholarly activities to strengthen the academic and clinical missions.

Education and Experience:

• Credentials required include a DDS or DMD, a certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from a US/Canadian accredited postgraduate program (Board certification/eligible desired)
• Licensed to practice in the State of Tennessee or eligible for licensure in the State of Tennessee
• Exceptional communication skills, experience in pre and post-doctoral education and ability to adapt, adjust and execute in a diverse and changing environment
• Experience in full scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and working with diverse students, residents and patient populations of all ages.
• Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
• The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.

Environmental Conditions and Physical Demands

• Usual office environment
• Full use of both hands, manual dexterity
• Visual and auditory acuity
• Able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time