Faculty Positions in the College of Dentistry

Department of Biologic and Diagnostic Sciences (PIN 20707)

Posted: February 16, 2010

The UTHSC College of Dentistry has an immediate opening in the Department of Biologic and Diagnostic Sciences. This is a full-time, tenure track position with rank commensurate with experience and training. Responsibilities will include didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical undergraduate teaching, and instruction in regional board preparation courses and seminars. Participation in the College's research and continuing education programs is expected. Opportunity for faculty practice is available. Minimum requirements are a DDS or DMD degree, teaching experience in a CODA accredited dental school, and teaching experience in board preparation courses. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three references to: J. Stansill Covington, DDS, Chair of Biologic and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry, 875 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38163 Email Address: jcovingt@uthsc.edu. The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 920 Madison, Suite 420; Memphis, TN 38163; Telephone (901) 448-7382(TDD available) or 901-448-2112. Requests for accommodation of a disability should also be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity.

Assistant/Associate Professor, Endodontics and Operative Dentistry (PIN 20510)

Posted: October 16, 2009

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Endodontics and Operative Dentistry. This position will be at the Assistant/Associate Professor level and may be tenure track or clinical track. Rank will be commensurate with candidate's qualifications and experience. Responsibilities will include didactic and clinical instruction in the predoctoral programs and participation in the development of research protocol. Minimum requirements are a DDS/DMD degree from a CODA accredited dental school eligibility for licensure in Tennessee. Completion of training in an accredited postdoctoral operative program with a MS in Operative Dentistry, and teaching experience in a CODA accredited dental school is desirable, but not required.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and the names of two professional references to Janet A. Harrison, DDS, Interim Chair of the Department of Endodontics and Operative Dentistry, Operative Division, UTHSC College of Dentistry, 875 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38163. Electronic application may be made to bscott@uthsc.edu.

Professor/Director of Research (PIN: 20162)

Posted: February 2, 2009

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position as Professor and Director of Research. This position will report to the Associate Dean for Research and will be an integral member of the team responsible for establishing the UTHSC College of Dentistry as a premier research institution in oral health. Responsibilities and duties of the position will include, but not limited to, the following:

1. Undertake duties assigned by the Senior Executive Associate Dean for Research.
2. Assist and support UT-COD Faculty, postdoctoral and predoctoral students to complete research projects.
3. Promote UT-COD research at scientific conferences, meetings and in the public media.
4. Submit grant applications to support industrial and federal research projects.
5. Partially support salary through funded grants.
6. Mentor M.S. / Ph.D. candidates.
7. Continual publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
8. Provide research training, lectures, tutorials, workshops and exams as part of educational programs.
9. Seek opportunities for the involvement of dental students in research.
10. Help in the creation of a biological research profile and supportive research environment.

Minimum qualification requirements are:

1. Hold a Ph.D. (Additional D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree is desirable).
2. Have completed postdoctoral research training.
3. Have M.S. / Ph.D. student research mentoring experience.
4. Managerial experience in directing research staff.
5. Be well-published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
6. Member of professional dental research associations.
7. Obtained extramural research support.
8. Have experience of the grant submission process at the National Institutes of Health and other grant-awarding agencies.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Qualified applicants must submit a letter of interest accompanied by curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three references to:

• Timothy L. Hottel, DDS, MS, MBA
• Dean, UTHSC College of Dentistry
• 875 Union Avenue
• Memphis, TN 38163

For electronic response send to bscott@uthsc.edu

The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its educational programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity, 920 Madison Avenue, Suite 420, Memphis, Tennessee 38163, telephone 901-448-5558 (V/TTY available).

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.

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College of Dentistry
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Phone: (901) 448-6200
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