Open Rank Professor - Department of Diagnostic Sciences (College of Dentistry)

Job posting number: #7368166. Posted: August 12, 2026. Open until filled.

About the role

The University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Dentistry in Memphis is seeking a highly motivated General Dentist to join the Department of Diagnostic Sciences as a part-time non-tenure Open Rank Professor. The successful candidate must be license-eligible in Tennessee and will play a critical role in advancing the department’s mission of excellence in education and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the clinical activities of predoctoral students in the areas of diagnosis, oral medicine, oral radiology, health data collection, and related disciplines.
• Develop and deliver innovative teaching materials and methods to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Oversee and guide students in clinical settings, ensuring high standards of patient care.
• Diagnose and manage oral health conditions, including systemic conditions with oral manifestations.
• Integrate evidence-based practices into course content and clinical training.
• Engage in scholarly activities such as research, publications, or presentations at professional conferences.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and other service activities within the college and university.
• Ensure high-quality teaching that is integrated, innovative, evidence-based, and compliant with CODA accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Strong clinical skills in oral diagnosis and management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

Qualifications

• Education: DDS, DMD, or equivalent.
• Prior teaching experience in a dental school setting is preferred.
• Strong track record of excellence in teaching, service, patient care, research, and scholarship preferred.
• Specialty skills in general dentistry, oral medicine, orofacial pain, oral pathology, and oral and maxillofacial radiology.
• Active or eligible for a dental license in Tennessee.

About the organization

The University of Tennessee Health Sciences is a statewide flagship, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, its mission is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering collaborative education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UT Health Sciences contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.