Open Rank Professor and Director of Mobile Dentistry

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year vision for mobile dentistry aligned with UT Health Science Center’s mission and community needs.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of mobile units, including scheduling, site readiness, supply chain, equipment maintenance, and fleet coordination.
• Cook frequently travel to mobile clinic sites; occasional evening/weekend events.
• Build and sustain partnerships with schools, community health organizations, public health agencies, long-term care facilities, and nonprofit partners.
• Establish annual goals, service priorities, performance metrics, and reporting structures for the program.
• Provide clinical leadership to ensure evidence-based care, appropriate supervision, and consistency of clinical protocols across mobile settings.
• Integrate mobile dentistry experiences into dental and dental hygiene education, externships, and community rotations as appropriate.
• Support competency-based education and evaluate learner performance in community-based settings.
• Train and supervise faculty, staff, and learners on mobile-specific clinical procedures, safety protocols, and community engagement best practices.
• Provide direct patient care as needed and integrate mobile dentistry experiences into dental and dental hygiene education, externships, and community rotations as appropriate.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Licenses or license-eligible for a Tennessee Dental License.
• Advanced training and/or degree (e.g., MPH, MBA, MS) or significant clinical experience.
• Experience supervising learners (dental students/residents).
• Experience in community-based clinical education.
• Frequent travel to mobile clinic sites; occasional evening/weekend events.
• Ability to work in mobile clinical environments and support set-up/teardown needs as required.
• Ability to meet clinical physical demands (standing, bending, lifting supplies within reasonable limits).