The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry- Memphis is seeking an Open Rank Professor and Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Site Director. This is a full-time non-tenured faculty position. The Site Director will be responsible for overseeing the development and administration of the AEGD program. The position requires the development and implementation of organizational strategies and policies ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and fostering excellence in clinical education. The successful candidate for this position will be a strong leader who can identify and implement best practices think strategically plan for the long-term success of the program and effectively delegate tasks and foster a positive work environment and culture.
EDUCATION:DDS or DMD from an accredited institution.
EXPERIENCE:Three (3) years of clinical practice experience. Demonstrated leadership experience in academic or clinical settings.
LICENSES:Eligibility for an unrestricted or teaching licensure in the State of Tennessee.
DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES:
AEGD or GPR residency.
Prior experience in dental education and residency program administration.
Experience with accreditation processes and compliance standards.
Evidence of scholarly activity and professional development.
Expertise in general dentistry procedures and techniques.
Strategic vision for program development and growth.
Ability to foster collaboration among faculty staff and residents.
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UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a statewide flagship public academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911 the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center 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 more than 4600 people on its faculty staff and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups and with more than 3200 students across the state UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.
Part of the University of Tennessee System the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UTs doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Nursing Graduate Health Sciences and Health Professions. UT Health Science Center spans the state with its four major regional clinical health science locations in Memphis Knoxville Chattanooga and Nashville as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Health Science Center is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the states largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.
Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene a revitalized Downtown the Midtown Arts District many scenic neighborhoods an active medical district and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.
Memphis boasts attractions including Elvis Presleys Graceland the Memphis Grizzlies historic Beale Street the National Civil Rights Museum the second-largest urban county park in the United States and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
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