Daily Operations
- Deliver high-quality classroom and clinical instruction to students, incorporating innovative teaching methods and evidence-based practices.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to students while integrating relevant experiences to enhance the didactic curriculum.
- Maintain a consistent record of positive contributions to the learning environment and student development.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of restorative principles, techniques, and evidence -based clinical practices.
- Strong instructional skills, with the ability to teach effectively in didactic, preclinical, and clinical settings.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and support the professional growth of students and residents.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment.
- Capacity to integrate private practice experience and emerging technologies into dental education.
- Ability to engage in scholarly activity, including research, publication, and professional development.
Required Education and Experience
- Credentials needed for the position include a DDS or DMD
Required Licensure, Certification or Registration
- Valid TN Dental License, or limited teaching license.
- CPR Certification.
Skills Required
- DDS or DMD
- Valid Tennessee Dental License or limited teaching license
- CPR Certification
- Ability to teach effectively in didactic, preclinical, and clinical settings
- Comprehensive knowledge of restorative dentistry principles, techniques, and evidence-based clinical practices
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and support students and residents
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and collaborative learning
- Capacity to integrate private practice experience and emerging technologies into education
- Ability to engage in scholarly activity, including research and publication
What We Do
Meharry Medical College is the nation's largest private, independent historically Black academic health sciences center. It is a global center advancing health equity through innovative research, transformative education, and compassionate health services. Dedicated to improving the well-being of humankind, Meharry focuses on educating healthcare professionals to serve disadvantaged populations, continuing a nearly 150-year legacy of excellence in medicine, dentistry, and community service.
