Clinical Team Leader/Operative-Restorative Dentistry/Open Rank Professor

About the role

The University of Pikeville seeks a dedicated Clinical Team Leader to guide predoctoral dental students within our innovative three-year DMD program. Clinical Team Leaders provide oversight, mentorship, and evaluation of student performance while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. This role is central to the TCDM's mission of improving oral health outcomes in Central Appalachia through education, service, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Oversight & Patient Care: Direct and supervise comprehensive patient care within an assigned student team; ensure adherence to best practices in infection control, digital record keeping, and quality assurance; manage patient assignments to balance educational outcomes with continuity of care.
• Student Education & Mentorship: Mentor and evaluate students in treatment planning, diagnosis, and clinical performance; provide formative and summative assessments, including competency evaluations aligned with Commission of Dental Accreditation standards; support remediation and individualized learning plans when needed.
• Integration of Digital Dentistry: Train students in advanced digital technologies, including CAD/CAM, intraoral scanning, 3D imaging, and tele dentistry; model evidence-based practice and emerging innovations in dental care delivery.
• Curricular & Institutional Contributions: Collaborate with faculty to integrate didactic and clinical instruction across the three-year curriculum; participate in faculty calibration, accreditation preparation, and continuous program improvement; serve on committees, contribute to scholarly activities, and support the mission of the TCDM.

Requirements

• DMD or DDS degree from a CODA-accredited institution or equivalent and/or Ph.D. with research experience.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain a license to practice dentistry in Kentucky or faculty limited licensure.
• Graduate of a CODA-accredited GPR/AEGD program is preferred.
• Previous experience supervising predoctoral dental education students at CODA-accredited institutions is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Telemedicine
• Long term disability
• Tuition waivers
• 403(b)-retirement plan
• HSA, FSA, & dependent care accounts
• Generous holiday schedule and paid leave program

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.