PRN Supervising Dentist for Dental Hygiene Program

Job Summary

The ETSU Dental Hygiene Program is seeking a PRN dentist to provide clinical instruction and supervision of dental hygiene students in the Dental Hygiene Clinic.

Responsibilities include

• clinical supervision
• reviewing patient medical histories
• evaluating student assessments of new patients
• supervising local anesthesia injections
• evaluating radiographs
• evaluating pathology
• discussing the need for referral with patients
• serving as a dental and medical resource for students and dental hygiene faculty and taking the lead in the event of a medical emergency
• supervising sealant placement and occlusal adjustments
• assisting students with nightguards, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a licensed dentist in the state of Tennessee
• Current CPR Healthcare Provider certification
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff and patients with diverse backgrounds

Employment is contingent upon student enrollment, program needs, and applicant’s availability on scheduled clinic days each semester. Program needs may vary each semester, so employment is not guaranteed each semester. This posting may remain open to retain a pool of instructors.

Compensation

• Salary - $75.00 per hour

• For information regarding benefits, please visit (Employee Benefits)

Application Instructions

• Non-exempt positions are required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.  The posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

• Position is contingent on a satisfactory background check

• Please attach the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume, and Copy of certifications

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview 

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.