"Ranked ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE CLINICAL PROFESSORS of ENDODONTICS / UMKC School of Dentistry"

Job Description

The University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Dentistry seeks 2 non-tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Endodontics.

The faculty members will provide classroom, laboratory, clinical instruction and evaluation for pre-doctoral students. Candidates will create and deliver lecture presentations for didactic and laboratory classes. They will also teach endodontics to pre-doctoral students in the main clinic daily.

• 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

All candidates should have a DMD/DDS degree or equivalent as well as advanced training in Endodontics. Eligibility for Missouri Dental Faculty permit is required.

Candidates for Associate Clinical Professor must meet the above minimum qualifications and additionally:

• Hold a terminal degree and maintain licensure, with continuing education and at least one additional credential (e.g., specialty certification, fellowship, master's degree in a supportive field such as education, sciences, or management, or other extensive professional development).
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching, including significant course or clinical instruction, mentoring of students, and application of evidence-based practices.
• Contribute actively to the school, community, or profession through practice, outreach, professional associations, consulting, or committee service.
• Show achievements beyond the minimums, such as educational innovations, recognized service, or mentorship of students and trainees.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience and workload/FTE.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, reduced tuition at all 4 UM System campuses for full-time 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 on Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 57355).

Complete the job application sections: Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Application materials include a Letter of interest which provides your experience and qualifications for a ranked faculty position, Curriculum vitae, and 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. 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.

Please direct any questions about the position to Dr. Rebecca Weisleder at weislederurowr@umkc.edu, Chair of the Department of Endodontics at the UMKC School of Dentistry.

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.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until qualified candidates are selected.