Assistant Professor

Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities): Assign a percentage to each essential function (equal to 100%):

• Serve as a clinical and didactic faculty member in the Department of Periodontics for both predoctoral and postdoctoral dental programs.
• Supervise and instruct dental students and residents in periodontal diagnosis, treatment planning, and both non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy.
• Provide instruction in surgical periodontal therapies, dental implantology, laser dentistry, and dental sedation.
• Participate in curriculum development, course management, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, laboratory exercises, and clinical demonstrations.
• Mentor students and residents in clinical skills, professional development, and scholarly activity.
• Engage in scholarly and research activities aligned with the mission of Meharry Medical College
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees as assigned.
• Support outcomes assessment and continuous quality improvement efforts
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical periodontics, including advanced surgical techniques and implant placement.
• Strong instructional and communication skills with experience in academic settings.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, and patient populations.
• Familiarity with current technologies and evidence-based practices in periodontology.
• Capacity to contribute to a mission-driven institution committed to health equity.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:

• Experience with educational technology and electronic health records.
• Documentation of research and scholarly contributions.
• Experience in curriculum design and academic program assessment.
• Commitment to interprofessional education and collaboration.

Education and Experience Required:

• DDS or DMD from a U.S. or Canadian accredited dental school.
• Completion of a CODA-accredited postgraduate program in Periodontology.
• Clinical teaching experience at the predoctoral or postdoctoral level.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Master’s degree or equivalent advanced academic credentials in a relevant field.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility by the American Board of Periodontology.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching and/or clinical experience.

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:

• Must be licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Tennessee or be eligible for licensure.
• Board Certification for the Advanced Education program in Peridontics

Licensure, Certification or Registration Preferred:

• Board Certification by the American Board of Periodontology.
• Current sedation certification and laser certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Meharry Medical College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.