Job Details
Job Title: Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Division of Orthodontics
Requisition Number: FE04915
Department Name: 7A870: Division of Orthodontics
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Required Education: D.M.D. or D.D.S. degree from a CODA accredited institution or proof of graduation from a non-CODA accredited dental school and evidence that the degree makes the candidate eligible to practice dentistry in the jurisdiction from which the applicant graduated.
Required Related Experience: Demonstrate ability in clinical and didactic teaching.
Required License/Registration/Certification:
- Completion of a CODA accredited Orthodontic program.
- Board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.
- Maintenance of a dental license within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
- Maintenance of Basic Life Support (BLS).
Job Summary: The University of Kentucky, College of Dentistry is seeking applications for a full-time,12-month, non-tenure track Assistant, Associate or Professor position in the Division of Orthodontics, Department of Oral Health Science. Exceptional benefits are provided for this position which can be reviewed at the following link: Insurance and retirement benefits | UK Human Resources (uky.edu). This position will remain open until filled and the anticipated start date for this assignment is August 1, 2026.
Position Description: Responsibilities include supervising dental students and orthodontic graduate students in their clinical care of patients, providing direct clinical care for patients which may include, directing and teaching predoctoral courses for Orthodontics, conducting seminars and lectures for Resident and dental students. The position will support clinical mission of the UK College of Dentistry and division of Orthodontics and requires a working relationship with clinical faculty of other divisions in the college of Dentistry and various departments in the medical center.
Primary Funding Source: College of Dentistry (combination of state line support and clinical income)
Suggested Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Providing direct patient care as a participant in UK-Healthcare.
- Supervising orthodontic graduate students and dental students in the clinical care of patients.
- Serving as a member of college committees.
- Conducting seminars and lectures for the orthodontic graduate students and dental students.
Specific Requirements: The faculty member will function as a full-time member of the Division of Orthodontics, Department of Oral Health Science.
Distribution of Effort: Instruction/Teaching 55-60% Scholarly Activity 2-3% Service (direct patient care) * 35-40% *Each 10% effort = 45 sessions per academic year. One session is defined as a half day (8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:00–5:00 p.m.). Service (other) 2-3% Personal/Professional Development 2-3% Total 100%
Appointment/Promotion Criteria: Clinical Title Series – Non-Tenure Track Clinical Faculty (Clinical Title Series), from UKDC Promotion and Tenure guidelines Assistant Professor DMD/DDS or other professional clinical degree, with important commitment to clinical service and academic community. Evidence of or potential for a high level of clinical competence in a clinical area and use of innovative approaches, technologies, instrumentation, or systems of patient care in a clinical discipline. Evidence of or potential for recognition by peers and patients as an excellent clinician. Evidence of or potential for developing a leadership role in a clinical division or discipline and active participation in local, regional, or national professional clinical organizations. Evidence of or potential for recognition by dental students, residents, fellows, continuing dental education attendees, affiliated health professionals, and peers for excellence in clinical teaching. Associate Professor Evidence of or potential for recognition by dental students, residents, fellows, continuing dental education attendees, affiliated health professionals, and peers for excellence in clinical teaching. Provides service to the college, university academic community, and/or profession on committees, boards, programs, or centers. Development of greater than local reputation in clinical practice and emerging reputation as an authority in a clinical field. Continuing evidence of peer recognition as an excellent clinical teacher at regional level. Demonstrated creative contributions to the instructional and clinical service programs of the University, and/or has scholarly activities of important or original clinical investigations appropriate for the research allocation described on the individual’s DOE. Professor Outstanding service as associate professor at UKCD (or its equivalent elsewhere) with important accomplishments as clinician and teacher, as well as service to academic community supported through contracts, grants or clinical income. Evidence of advancement of skills/knowledge in the field as recognized by peers, programs, certification or advanced degree(s). Significant leadership role in provision of dental health care. Development of national reputation for excellence in clinical practice, and as an authority in a clinical field. Established recognition as an outstanding clinical teacher beyond regional level. Scholarly activities of important and original clinical investigations appropriate for the research allocation described on the individual’s DOE. In a discipline that aligns with the needs of the Department or College. These guidelines are to be used in conjunction with the definitions and examples of scholarship and excellence, and the Statements of Evidence provided in the College of Dentistry Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure procedures.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Open Until Filled: Yes
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