Assistant Professor %26 Program Director- Endodontics

THIS POSITION IS TENURE TRACK

The Department of Endodontics in the College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure track Graduate Program Director, Assistant/Associate Professor position.

The primary responsibilities of the position include:

• Clinical and didactic instruction, research mentoring, and administration of the graduate endodontic program.
• Supervise, instruct and evaluate residents in endodontics (clinical and didactic (classroom/seminar).
• Supervise, instruct, and evaluate residents in endodontics (clinical and didactic (classroom/seminar). Research mentoring and administration of the graduate endodontic program. 55% teaching-10% research-10% clinical and 25%service

Academic rank and salary will be based upon qualifications and commensurate with the level of experience.

Please contact Dr. Harry T. Cosby, Chair, Department of Endodontics with any questions at hcosby@uthsc.edu .

Basic Qualifications and Departmental Preferences:

• Candidates must have a DDS/DMD degree or equivalent.
• Experience with Advanced Surgical and non-surgical Endodontic Therapy.
• Private practice in Endodontic procedures strongly preferred.
• Diplomate status with the American Board of Endodontics (ABE) required.
• Eligible for TN dental licensure in moderate conscious sedation

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