Open Rank Professor and Chair Biomedical Sciences - College of Dentistry

Responsibilities

Lead the transition to a systems-based and integrated biomedical sciences curriculum, including planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous refinement.

Drive the integration of biomedical sciences into the dental curriculum, ensuring foundational science concepts are reinforced in preclinical and clinical contexts.

Collaborate with the Associate/Assistant Deans, curriculum committee(s), course directors, and clinical departments to align learning outcomes, assessments, and competencies.

Promote evidence-based teaching practices (e.g., active learning, team-based learning, case-based integration, simulation-enhanced instruction).

Ensure curriculum aligns with accreditation expectations, institutional outcomes, and best practices in health professions education.

Serve as a key academic leader and spokesperson for the department within the College of Dentistry and across UT Health Science Center.

Build strong partnerships with clinical departments to ensure biomedical science integration supports clinical competency development.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: PhD, DDS/DMD, MD or equivalent degree.

EXPERIENCE: Teaching in biomedical sciences and evidence of educational excellence. Demonstrated record of academic leadership with progressive responsibility.

Departmental Preferences: Experience leading or substantially contributing to systems-based and/or integrated curriculum design and implementation in a dental school. Track record of funded research and/or leadership in building a productive research enterprise. Experience integrating foundational sciences into clinical education. Familiarity with the dental accreditation processes and outcomes assessment in dental education.

Benefits

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.