Instructor/ Assistant Professor of Dentistry - Knoxville, TN

University Of Tennessee College
University Of Tennessee College

Knoxville, TN, USA

Posted on Jul 18, 2026

THIS IS A NON-TENURE TRACK, PART-TIME 80% POSITION LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences, Knoxville Dentistry seeks a part-time non-tenure track Instructor/Assistant Professor. Academic rank is based upon academic credentials.


THIS IS A NON-TENURE TRACK, PART-TIME 80% POSITION LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN The University of Tennessee Health Sciences, Knoxville Dentistry seeks a part-time non-tenure track Instructor/Assistant Professor. Academic rank is based upon academic credentials.

EDUCATION: Completion of a General Practice Residency Program or Advanced Education in General Dentistry program required.

EXPERIENCE: Previous teaching and supervisory experience preferred. Clinical experience in all areas of General Dentistry preferred.

LICENSES: Tennessee Dental License required. Current DEA registration required. CPR and BCLS certificates are required.

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https://www.uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefits-preview-packet.pdf

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCES, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - KNOXVILLE

The University of Tennessee College of Medicine – Knoxville (UT Health Sciences COM-Knoxville) was initially established in 1956 as the UT Memorial Research Center and Hospital, which also provided the graduate medical and dental educational (GMDE) and research programs in Knoxville. The GMDE programs collectively became the UT Graduate School of Medicine with the formation of the University of Tennessee Medical Center (UT Medical) in 1991, and more recently were renamed the UT Health Sciences COM-Knoxville with the increased emphasis on undergraduate medical education in Knoxville as well as the statewide presence of UT Health Sciences.

The mission of the Knoxville Campus is to advance medical education required to train the next generation of physicians and dentists, deliver comprehensive and compassionate care with our hospital partner, UT Medical, and conduct innovative research that is meaningful for patients and their families. Our college provides training for third- and fourth-year Medical Students, second-year Physician Assistant Students, as well as Graduate Medical Education for 11 primary residency programs and 17 subspecialty fellowships. UT Health Sciences COM-Knoxville consists of 548 faculty (258 paid), 245 residents and fellows and hosts an average of 40-50 medical students per month. UT Health Sciences COM-Knoxville also provides Continuing Medical Education services for faculty, residents and practicing physicians in our region, as well as Advanced Medical Simulation for students, residents, and faculty.

The UT Health Sciences College of Medicine-Knoxville, in partnership with UT Medical, sponsors extensive translational research in both clinical and laboratory settings. The faculty collaborates with various institutions both regionally and nationally including other UT Health Sciences campuses, UTK, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), and other health science center institutions.


  • Helps residents develop presentations using photographs, PowerPoint, and other computer skills.

  • Help develop and implement the program curriculum.

  • Assists Program Director in the evaluation of resident training in affiliated institutions and off-service rotations.

  • Provides clinical patient care as directed by the Program Director.

  • Provides direct supervision of residents in patient care, including treatment planning, treatment, and follow-up care.

  • Develops programs for resident instruction, to include lectures, seminars, and/or clinical demonstrations.

  • Participates in educational activities of the department, including advisory board meetings, faculty meetings, journal club, and clinical competency committee meetings.

  • Supervision of dental residents and staff, as assigned by the Program Director.

  • Teaching residents, including lectures, mentorship, and/or supervision in the clinic and OR.