Open Rank Professor and Assistant Director of Academic Affairs

Memphis, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as anOpen Rank ProfessorandAssistant Director of Academic Affairs. This dual-role position is designed to support the academic mission of the College while contributing to the education and training of future dental professionals. The successful candidate will split their responsibilities equally betweenacademic affairs (50%)andteaching (50%) with a focus on pre-clinical simulation and didactic courses.

Responsibilities

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS:

Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs to oversee curriculum development implementation and evaluation.
Assist in the management and coordination of academic programs ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and institutional goals.
Participate in faculty development initiatives to enhance teaching effectiveness and curriculum delivery.
Provide guidance and mentorship to faculty members regarding academic policies and procedures.
Contribute to strategic planning efforts for the Colleges academic programs.

TEACHING:

Deliver high-quality instruction in pre-clinical simulation courses fostering hands-on learning experiences for dental students in the Department of General Dentistry.
Teach didactic courses ensuring course content aligns with current dental practices and evidence-based methodologies.
Develop innovative teaching materials including lectures assessments and simulations to enhance student learning outcomes.
Provide individualized feedback and support to students to promote their academic success.

Stay current with advancements in dental education and integrate new techniques into teaching practices.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:Dental Degree (DDS DMD or equivalent) from an accredited institution.

EXPERIENCE:Three (3) years of teaching experience in a dental school setting. Experience in curriculum development including design implementation and assessment.

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES:

A Masters Degree or Ph.D. in a dental specialty or education.
Familiarity with accreditation standards for dental education programs.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with faculty staff and students.
Expertise in pre-clinical simulation techniques and technologies.
Ability to design engaging didactic course content.
Strong organizational skills for managing academic affairs responsibilities effectively.
Excellent communication skills for interacting with students faculty and external stakeholders.

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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 UT Health Science Center 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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DescriptionThe University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as anOpen Rank ProfessorandAssistant Director of Academic Affairs. This dual-role position is designed to support the academic mission of the College while contributing...