Open Rank Professor Biomedical Sciences Student Research - College of Dentistry

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Dentistry seeks a full-time research-focused faculty member with a strong commitment to advancing the department’s research mission while providing structured guidance and facilitation of student research. This role combines an active, independent or collaborative research program with dedicated responsibility for developing, coordinating, and mentoring student scholarly activity across the dental education continuum and includes meaningful teaching contributions aligned with departmental needs. This position is tenure or non-tenure track at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. The successful candidate will contribute to a vibrant research environment by producing high-quality scholarships pursuing extramural funding, and fostering a culture of inquiry among students. The position emphasizes mentorship, research skill development, and the creation of supportive