"DIRECTOR & ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR or ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE CLINICAL PROFESSOR / Orthodontics"

Hiring Department

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

SCHOOL of DENTISTRY

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

The UMKC School of Dentistry endeavors to 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. The school is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and offers the Doctor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Master of Science in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences degrees and participates as a primary doctoral discipline in the UMKC Natural Sciences PhD program. UMKC is the only institution in Missouri offering advanced education residency programs in General Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and Endodontics.

https://dentistry.umkc.edu/about-us/

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. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with multifarious communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, more economically secure quality of life. The School of Dentistry operates a public student dental clinic and a faculty practice which serve more than 70,000 patients throughout the KC metropolitan area. We are deeply committed to our Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Job Description

The University of Missouri - Kansas City, School of Dentistry seeks a faculty member for a tenure-eligible Assistant or Associate Professor or ranked non - tenure - track Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. The Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is responsible for the education of pre - doctoral dental students and orthodontic residents, patient care and service in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, and research.

Specific responsibilities of this position include administration of the pre - doctoral orthodontic education program, provision of instruction for pre - doctoral dental students and orthodontic residents in the classroom, laboratory, and clinic. Prior clinical orthodontic experience, an MS or equivalent degree, and American Board of Orthodontics certification can be helpful. There are potential opportunities for clinical practice for the qualified candidate.

• This is a ranked 12-month, full-time, benefit-eligible tenure-eligible or non-tenure track faculty position.
• There is opportunity for tenure and ranked promotion.
• Start date is upon hire, or by negotiation.
• Our academic workloads and schedule promote a positive work/life balance.

Qualifications

All applicants must have a certificate from a CODA - accredited Advanced Education Residency Program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics or equivalent, a DDS/DMD or equivalent with eligibility for Missouri Dental Faculty licensure is required https://pr.mo.gov/dental.asp and a commitment to teaching and service.

To be considered for a tenure-eligible faculty position, applicants must present:

• an active research schema and demonstrated success or potential for success in obtaining external funding as a Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator
• prior experience or demonstrated ability to teach didactic and clinical courses in an advanced dental education program, and
• evidence of service to and/or participation in organizations which work to advance dental education and research

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with rank, experience, credentials, and workload.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans and tuition discount at all 4 UM System campuses for employees and qualifying dependents, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Application Materials

For consideration, you must apply online at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/, click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 55560 ).

• Complete the job application including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information.
• Application materials
  • Letter of interest which provides your qualifications and experience to serve as Director of the pre - doctoral orthodontic education program and for a tenure-eligible or 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 55560 and name of the position.

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 will be required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted. Selected candidates 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.