Adjunct Instructor, Dentistry-Knoxville

Overview

Lincoln Memorial University College of Dental Medicine is seeking part‑time adjunct clinical faculty members, both general dentists and specialists, to join the predoctoral dental education program. LMU‑CDM is dedicated to educating caring, technically adept dentists who become community and educational leaders serving those in need.

• General Dentists:
  Completion of a DMD or DDS degree from an institution accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Specialty Dentists:
  Completion of an advanced education program from an institution accredited by CODA. DMD or DDS degree from an institution accredited by CODA is preferred, but not required.
• Clinical
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of ten years of clinical practice experience, which may include post‑graduate residency.

• Eligibility for dental licensure in Tennessee.
• Board certification/eligibility in the specialty.
• A minimum of five years of experience in academics, clinical research, and clinical practice in the community desirable.

• Clinical and preclinical instruction, as well as the provision of direct patient care.
• Adjunct faculty members will work as part of a team of general dental and specialty faculty in LMU‑CDM’s Center for Excellence to provide dental students interdisciplinary clinical experiences in comprehensive patient‑centered oral health care including diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment in all phases of general dentistry, and maintenance.
• Other key expectations include a commitment to diversity, social justice, and promotion of the mission of LMU‑CDM including an atmosphere of respect, collegiality, and professionalism.

Campus

Campus LMU Tower

Posting Number F01296P

Job Open Date 02/04/2026

Job Close Date 05/04/2026

Open Until Filled No

For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423‑869‑7112 or human resources
.

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.