Periodontist/Open Rank Professor

Position Overview

TCDM seeks a Periodontist faculty member to teach and mentor predoctoral dental students in the three-year DMD program. The role combines didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching, patient care oversight, and scholarly activity, particularly in oral-systemic health research. Faculty will also collaborate with the CRET Innovation Center and integrate emerging technologies, including AI, into education and clinical practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching & Mentorship

• Deliver instruction in Periodontology across didactic, preclinical, and clinical settings.
• Supervise students’ patient care with evidence-based practices.
• Provide daily feedback and competency assessments.
• Develop remediation plans and monitor student progress.

• Curriculum & Scholarly Activity

• Participate in curriculum design and alignment with CODA standards.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities, focusing on oral-systemic health.
• Integrate AI and emerging technologies to enhance student learning and clinical practice.

• Clinical Service & Quality Assurance

• Oversee students’ clinical case management and patient care quality.
• Collaborate with clinical faculty and staff to ensure ethical, high-quality care.
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives, including chart audits.

• Collaboration & Service

• Engage with faculty across disciplines for an integrated educational experience.
• Support interprofessional education programs.
• Contribute to faculty development, committees, and community service.

Requirements

• DMD or DDS from a CODA-accredited institution.
• Advanced education certificate in Periodontology from a CODA-accredited institution.
• Licence to practice dentistry in Kentucky or faculty limited licensure.
• Board certification or board-eligible preferred.
• Experience supervising predoctoral dental students preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Telemedicine and long-term disability coverage.
• Tuition waivers, 403(b) retirement plan, HSA/FSA/dependent care accounts.
• Generous holiday schedule and paid leave.

Application Instructions

Submit:

• A letter of interest
• Your current resume
• Contact information for 3–5 professional references

For more information: University of Pikeville