Description

At the University of Pikeville and Tanner College of Dental Medicine (TCDM), innovation and excellence drive our approach to preparing the next generation of health professionals. The University of Pikeville invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor of Oral Medicine for the Tanner College of Dental Medicine. This critical faculty member is envisioned to provide exceptional and innovative teaching, patient-centered interprofessional care, and scholarly activities.

Responsibilities: 

Teaching and Instruction

• Deliver integrative, case-based instruction to predoctoral dental students, other health profession education students, and additional learners as assigned.
• Collaborate with colleagues in oral pathology and other disciplines to ensure high-quality, clinically relevant teaching.

Clinical Consultation and Patient Care

• Provide consultation services within the student clinic in collaboration with Oral Pathology faculty.
• Develop and implement protocols aligned with American Dental Association recommendations for the care of medically complex patients and offer direct consultations for these patients within the student clinic.
• Provide direct patient care across the full scope of oral medicine practice.

Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Engagement

• Collaborate with other divisions in the Departments of Oral Health Science and Oral Health Practice to support teaching, clinical, and scholarly activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues from other health profession education programs at the University of Pikeville to provide interdisciplinary patient care and strengthen interprofessional education.

Service and Scholarship

• Contribute to the mission of the Tanner College of Dental Medicine by engaging in service, scholarly activity, and professional expertise.
• Participate in institutional initiatives, academic service, and scholarly contributions that advance the practice of oral medicine and dental education. 

Requirements:

• DMD or DDS degree from a CODA-accredited institution or equivalent.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain a license to practice dentistry in Kentucky or faculty limited licensure.
• Graduate of a CODA-accredited Oral Medicine residency program is required.
• Previous experience supervising predoctoral dental education students at CODA-accredited institutions is preferred.
• Board-certified in Oral Medicine or board-eligible is preferred.

The University of Pikeville offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. UPIKE offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, telemedicine, long term disability, tuition waivers, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and HSA, FSA, & dependent care accounts. UPIKE also offers a generous holiday schedule and paid leave program.

Important Notes: Resume and other application materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. Please, specifically address the qualifications, competencies and desired qualifications in your resume and application materials.

The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.

For more information about the University of Pikeville, please visit http://www.upike.edu. In addition to the application, interested applicants are requested to attach to their application a letter of interest, current resume, and the contact information for three to five professional references.