"Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Restorative Clinical Services / Umkc School of Dentistry"

Hiring Department

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY SCHOOL of DENTISTRY Restorative Clinical Sciences. Our program is the only public dental school in Missouri. Our alumni account for roughly half of all practicing dentists in Missouri. Yet our reach goes further, we also provide a critical education outlet for Kansas and several other states without a dental school. The School of Dentistry operates a public student dental clinic and a faculty practice which serve patients throughout the KC metropolitan area. https://dentistry.umkc.edu/about-us/

The UMKC School of Dentistry will be a model oral health-care education institution that maintains the highest ethical and scientific standards of care, serving patients and the profession in an evolving health-care environment. We serve as a leader in the advancement of oral health care through exceptional educational programs, scientific inquiry, patient care and service, and respect for the dignity of everyone.

Job Description

The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry seeks a general dentist faculty member to fill a position in the Restorative Clinical Sciences department. The faculty member will provide clinical instruction and oversight for pre-doctoral dental students. This includes instruction and evaluation of students in diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative dentistry, removable, fixed, and implant prosthodontics, and non-surgical periodontics; experience in digital dentistry and digital workflows is a plus.

The faculty member is expected to provide didactic and preclinical lab instruction, as assigned. This is a ranked 12-month, benefit-eligible non-tenure track faculty position. Work week may be 4 days didactic and clinical instruction (32 hours/.80 FTE) or 5 days (40 hours/1.0 FTE) by negotiation. Qualified candidates hired for 5 days per week (1.0 FTE) may be eligible to participate in faculty practice one day per week. There is opportunity for ranked promotion. Start date is upon hire, or by negotiation. Our academic workloads and schedule promote a positive work/life balance.

Qualifications

A DDS/DMD or equivalent and eligibility for Missouri Licensure is required. Advanced Education in General Dentistry/General Practice Residency training or equivalent is preferred.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary is negotiable, commensurate with rank, experience, credentials, and workload / FTE. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans and tuition discount for employees and qualifying dependents, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Application Materials

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 57012). Complete the job application sections: Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Application materials: Letter of interest which provides your qualifications for a ranked faculty position, Curriculum vitae, List of at least 3 current professional references. Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu. For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 57012. Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816) 235-6910. Official higher education transcripts are required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted. Selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to employment.

Application Deadline

Review of applications begins upon receipt. The position remains open until a qualified candidate is hired.