Director & Assistant​/Associate Professor or Assistant​/Associate Clinical Professor​/Orthodonti

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 predoctoral 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 predoctoral orthodontic education program, provision of instruction for predoctoral 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.

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 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

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.

For consideration, you must apply online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ).

• 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 predoctoral orthodontic education program and for a tenure-eligible or ranked faculty position
  • Curriculum vitae
  • List of at least 3 current professional references
• 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.
• For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch 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 .
• 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.

Review of applications begins upon receipt. The position remains open until a qualified candidate is hired.

UMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie Research Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. The UMKC Dental School is a…