"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) Intern, Oral Surgery and Hospital Dentistry, UMKC School of"

Hiring Department

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY SCHOOL of DENTISTRY Oral Surgery and Hospital Dentistry. The UMKC Dental School is a partner of the UMKC Health Sciences District. The District strives to be a premier academic health district, engaging in cutting-edge biomedical research and entrepreneurship, delivering state-of-the-science health care, and educating the next generation of health care professionals. UMKC provides unique opportunities for research and health care collaboration across its Schools of: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing & Health Studies, and Pharmacy as well as University Health physicians, regional health care institutions, and the University of Missouri System’s NextGen Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center.

Job Description

The UMKC School of Dentistry is seeking an OMS Intern for the Department of Oral Surgery and Hospital Dentistry. The Intern will provide pre-doctoral dental student clinical instruction at the dental school and take calls at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) department at University Health Truman Medical Center. This is a Full time (1.0 FTE), benefit-eligible, 12-month, unranked, academic position.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a DMD/DDS degree or equivalent
• Eligibility for Missouri Dental Licensure is required

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Application Materials

Applicants apply at https://www.umkc.edu/. To be considered, you must complete the application including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Upload all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of references).

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Solon Kao, Chair of Department of Oral Surgery & Hospital Dentistry, UMKC School of Dentistry, at kaost@umkc.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu. 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) 235-1323. Finalists will be asked to provide university transcripts of degrees awarded. A Criminal Background Check is required for hire.

Application Deadline

Review of applications begins upon receipt, the position remains open until a qualified applicant is hired.

Other Information

For more information about the School of Dentistry, visit: https://dentistry.umkc.edu/academics/

Community Information

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city’s rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City’s biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor. UMKC’s campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children’s Mercy Hospital. UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s university,” and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.