Adjunct Faculty-TCDM (Pre-Clinical/Clinical)

The University of Pikeville seeks part-time faculty who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and student learning. This application is for a position at the Tanner College of Dental Medicine as a part-time Pre-Clinical and/or Clinical Instructor.

Responsibilities

Teach and demonstrate dental procedures, techniques, and clinical protocols to pre-clinical and/or clinical students, ensuring adherence to current standards of care. Provide supervision and guidance in laboratory and clinical settings, assessing student performance and providing timely, constructive feedback. Assist in implementing course objectives, learning outcomes, and assessment strategies in alignment with the College’s curriculum. Ensure safe, ethical, and high-quality patient care in clinical settings while mentoring students in patient management and professional conduct. Participate in calibration activities to maintain consistency in teaching and clinical evaluation and to uphold Commission on Dental Accreditation standards. Maintain current knowledge of dental science, clinical techniques, and educational best practices, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Communicate regularly with the Course Director and/or the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs. Collaborate with team members to foster a positive, inclusive culture of camaraderie, mutual respect, and teamwork that supports TCDM goals.

Requirements

Must have a DMD or DDS degree or equivalent. Must be licensed to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth of Kentucky to provide clinical instruction.

Faculty

Expectations: Note that the University of Pikeville recognizes that effective educators are themselves life-long learners. Part-time faculty members are encouraged to attend our professional development workshops whenever possible to improve use of educational technology, determine ways to better engage students, and reflect on methods to create the most effective environment for student growth.

Positions are available in the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Review of applications occur as needed.

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 curriculum vitae, copies of their transcripts, a teaching philosophy statement, and the contact information for three to five professional references.