Open Rank Professor - Department of Dental Hygiene

Job Description

The College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center invites applications for a full-time non-tenured Open Rank Professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in clinical, didactic, and laboratory settings in accordance with curriculum and program standards.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive lesson plans and course materials that align with program outcomes.
• Evaluate and assess student performance through exams, projects, clinical evaluations, and various assessments.
• Stay up to date with advancements in dental hygiene practices and integrate new knowledge into teaching practices.
• Collaborate with faculty to enhance curriculum and refine teaching methodologies.
• Guide and support students through mentoring and academic advising.
• Participate in departmental meetings, engage in faculty development initiatives, and contribute to research, service, and patient care efforts.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay up to date with advancements in the dental hygiene field.
• Engage in collaborative research projects with other faculty.
• Keep current with relevant literature to inform and integrate research into teaching and clinical practice.