ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE CLINICAL PROFESSOR & DIRECTOR FACULTY PRACTICE / UMKC School of Dentistry

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

SCHOOL of DENTISTRY

Dental Faculty Practice/Advanced Education in General Dentistry

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 patients throughout the KC metropolitan area.

The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry seeks a general dentist faculty member to fill a position in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Department and serve as the Faculty Director of the Faculty Practice. As a faculty member in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry department this position will instruct and evaluate students in diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative dentistry, removable, fixed, and implant prosthodontics, endodontics, and non-surgical periodontics.

The mission of the Dental Faculty Practice is to serve both the UMKC community and the wider public by providing exceptional dental care. Our dedicated and compassionate team is committed to educating and empowering patients, helping them achieve their desired level of health through personalized, high-quality treatment. We continually strive to offer the best care and support for lifelong wellness and aspire to model the values of the UMKC School of Dentistry which are Excellence, Compassion, Integrity and Justice. As Director of the Faculty Practice the faculty member will treat patients in the faculty practice up to 3 days per week and be responsible for assuring the overall success of the Dental Faculty Practice and compliance with the UM Collected Rules and Regulations , the Dental Faculty Practice Plan; and all applicable laws, rules and regulations.

* This is a ranked 12-month, benefit-eligible non-tenure track faculty position.

* Start date is upon hire, or by negotiation.

* Our academic workloads and schedule promote a positive work/life balance.

A DDS/DMD or equivalent is required.

Eligibility for Missouri licensure and certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry/General Practice Residency is an attribute.

The Faculty Member will receive a percentage of collections according the Dental Faculty Practice Plan and a base salary, negotiable and commensurate with rank, experience, credentials, and workload.

Opportunity for ranked promotion is provided. Our academic workloads and schedules provide for a postive work/life balance.

Applications must be submitted through the UMKC recruitment portal to be considered. Academic Job ID 53219. www.umkc.edu/jobs.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a CV, names and contact information for three references in one Word or PDF document. Upload this combined document when prompted to provide a resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

* 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 Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

* Finalists will be asked to provide transcripts and references will be contacted.

* A successful Criminal Background Check is required for hire.

Please direct inquiries about the position and correspondence to: Mr. Jeff Primos, (primosj@umkc.edu) Assistant Dean of Business Affairs and Strategic Initiatives.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Interviews of qualified candidates will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is hired.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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