Candidates must demonstrate the ability to contribute to and
participate in a humanistic environment of learning and
discovery
The successful candidate is expected to be able to provide
didactic and clinical education of pre-doctoral dental students in
the simulation laboratory, in the Group Practice, and in community
settings
The faculty member is expected to provide comprehensive general
dental care when needed in the Oral Health Center
Candidates should be highly motivated to be part of the
development and growth of a new dental school and willing to serve
as academic coaches and role models for students when providing
compassionate, ethical, and evidenced based care of patients
Qualifications:
- Qualified candidates must possess a D.D.S./D.M.D. degree or
equivalent
- The preferred candidate will be currently licensed in Missouri
or have an active dental license in a US state or Canada and be
eligible for licensure in Missouril or evidence of eligibility to
receive an unrestricted Missouri dental license or faculty
license.
- Didactic and clinical instruction in general dentistry to
pre-doctoral dental students within the simulation laboratory and
group practice will be core responsibilities for this position
- Preference given to candidates with prior teaching experience
and advanced training in general or restorative dentistry
- Candidates must demonstrate a passion for dentistry, an
enthusiasm for dental education, and a strong desire to teach
students in a demanding, startup academic environment
- A strong desire to improve the oral and overall health for
patients in the region through collaboration with other primary
care professionals is encouraged
Join us in changing healthcare for good! For more information
contact Tosha, at
tcunningham@kansascity.edu or
417.208.0757.
#LI-TC1
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Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!
To apply, visit https://kansascity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Jobs/job/Joplin-Campus/Assistant-Associate-Professor-of-General-Dentistry_R-0001827
About Kansas City University
Founded in 1916, Kansas City University (KCU) is a fully
accredited, private not-for-private health sciences university with
Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and Dental Medicine,
and campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Mo. The College of
Osteopathic Medicine is the fourth-largest medical school in the
U.S. and the leading producer of physicians in Missouri. It ranks
#1 for producing physicians who practice in primary care, rural
areas and underserved regions in the state. KCU's Center for
Population Health and Equity addresses the variables that affect a
population's health and contribute to health disparities, while
better preparing students for professional practice. KCU offers
doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, dental medicine and
clinical psychology and a master's degree in biomedical sciences.
Dual degree offerings include master's degrees in business
administration in health care leadership, public health, and
bioethics. A new Master of Health Sciences - Anesthesiologist
Assistant program is scheduled to launch in January 2026.
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