Clinical Team Leader/Operative-Restorative Dentistry/Open Rank Professor

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 seeks a dedicated Clinical Team Leader to guide predoctoral dental students within our innovative three-year DMD program. Clinical Team Leaders provide oversight, mentorship, and evaluation of student performance while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. This role is central to the TCDM’s mission of improving oral health outcomes in Central Appalachia through education, service, and innovation.

Responsibilities: 

Clinical Oversight & Patient Care 

• Direct and Supervise comprehensive patient care within an assigned student team.


• Ensure adherence to best practices in infection control, digital record keeping, and quality assurance.


• Manage patient assignments to balance educational outcomes with continuity of care.

Student Education & Mentorship 

• Mentor and evaluate students in treatment planning, diagnosis, and clinical performance.


• Provide formative and summative assessments, including competency evaluations aligned with Commission of Dental Accreditation standards.


• Support remediation and individualized learning plans when needed.

Integration of Digital Dentistry

• Train students in advanced digital technologies, including CAD/CAM, intraoral scanning, 3D imaging, and tele dentistry.


• Model evidence-based practice and emerging innovations in dental care delivery.

Curricular & Institutional Contributions

• Collaborate with faculty to integrate didactic and clinical instruction across the three-year curriculum.


• Participate in faculty calibration, accreditation preparation, and continuous program improvement.


• Serve on committees, contribute to scholarly activities, and support the mission of the TCDM.

Requirements:

• DMD or DDS degree from a CODA-accredited institution or equivalent and/or Ph.D. with research experience.


• Possess or be eligible to obtain a license to practice dentistry in Kentucky or faculty limited licensure.


• Graduate of a CODA-accredited GPR/AEGD program is preferred.


• Previous experience supervising predoctoral dental education students at CODA-accredited institutions 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.