Job Details

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 09/20/2025
Category: Dentistry
Location: University of Pikeville, Kentucky
Rank: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Position Overview

TCDM seeks a Periodontist faculty member to teach and mentor predoctoral dental students in the three-year DMD program. The role combines didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching, patient care oversight, and scholarly activity, particularly in oral-systemic health research. Faculty will also collaborate with the CRET Innovation Center and integrate emerging technologies, including AI, into education and clinical practice.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Mentorship

• Deliver instruction in Periodontology across didactic, preclinical, and clinical settings.

• Supervise students’ patient care with evidence-based practices.

• Provide daily feedback and competency assessments.

• Develop remediation plans and monitor student progress.

Curriculum & Scholarly Activity

• Participate in curriculum design and alignment with CODA standards.

• Engage in research and scholarly activities, focusing on oral-systemic health.

• Integrate AI and emerging technologies to enhance student learning and clinical practice.

Clinical Service & Quality Assurance

• Oversee students’ clinical case management and patient care quality.

• Collaborate with clinical faculty and staff to ensure ethical, high-quality care.

• Participate in quality assurance initiatives, including chart audits.

Collaboration & Service

• Engage with faculty across disciplines for an integrated educational experience.

• Support interprofessional education programs.

• Contribute to faculty development, committees, and community service.

Requirements

• DMD or DDS from a CODA-accredited institution.

• Advanced education certificate in Periodontology from a CODA-accredited institution.

• License to practice dentistry in Kentucky or faculty limited licensure.

• Board certification or board-eligible preferred.

• Experience supervising predoctoral dental students preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Telemedicine and long-term disability coverage.

• Tuition waivers, 403(b) retirement plan, HSA/FSA/dependent care accounts.

• Generous holiday schedule and paid leave.

Application Instructions

Submit:

• Letter of interest

• Current resume

• Contact information for 3–5 professional references

For more information: University of Pikeville