ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE CLINICAL PROFESSOR / 2 - Prosthodontists / Restorative Cinical Sciences / UMKC School of Dentistry
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 13, 2024
Hiring Department
UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
SCHOOL of Dentistry
Department/Division/Program
The UMKC School of Dentistryoperates a public student dental clinic and a faculty practice which serve patients throughout the KC metropolitan area. We provide a critical education outlet for Kansas and several other states without a dental school. 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. We also offer an Advanced Standing Program.
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 University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry is seeking 2 Prosthodontist faculty members to fill a position in the Restorative Clinical Sciences department at the rank of Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor. The faculty member will provide clinical instruction and oversight for pre-doctoral dental students. This includes instruction and evaluation of students in diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative dentistry, removable, fixed, and implant prosthodontics. The faculty member is expected to provide didactic and preclinical lab instruction, as assigned.
Qualified candidates may be eligible to participate in faculty practice one day per week.
Qualifications
· A DDS/DMD or equivalent and a certificate from a CODA accredited university/program.
· Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics is required.
· Eligibility for Missouri licensure is also required.
Anticipated Hiring Range
The salary is competitive and commensurate with rank, credentials and experience.
Application Materials
For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 49421).
Please combine all application materials (personal letter of interest and applicable experience which may qualify you for a faculty position, curriculum vitae and a current list of 3 professional references) 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.).
Please direct inquiries and correspondence to:Dr. Cynthia Petrie, (petriec@umkc.edu) Chair, Restorative Clinical Sciences, UMKC School of Dentistry.
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· Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.
We will contact references and request educational transcripts for applicants who progress to the finalist stage.All final candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.
Application Deadline
Review of applications begins upon receipt. The positions remain open until qualified candidates are hired.
Other Information
The positions are ranked 12-month, benefit eligible, full time, non-tenure track faculty positions which provide opportunity for ranked promotion.
Our academic schedules and workload provide for a positive work/life balance.
Community Information
UMKCis a public, urban, research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with surrounding urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life.
A City on the Rise: Big City Life and Midwest Charm, Kansas City offers the best of both worlds - a vibrant, urban community with midwestern appeal and an affordable cost of living. The university is located in a Kansas City metropolitan area that is among the most entrepreneurial cities in America with a population of more than 2.4 million. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!) and health science research engagement for both the Volker and Health Sciences campuses. Our community boasts championship professional athletic teams, NASCAR racing, and a rich history of music and performing arts. Our beautiful state provides rivers, lakes, biking/hiking trails and mountains for outdoor enthusiasts all within an easy drive. Missouri offers something for everyone!!
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 athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeoor call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.
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