Adjunct Assistant​/Associate Professor, UMKC Dental Hygiene; Continuous

Overview

University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry, Division of Dental Hygiene, prepares students to become competent dental hygienists who actively participate in the improvement of the public's oral health. The UMKC program graduated its first class in 1954 and is the only program in Missouri to award a Baccalaureate degree in dental hygiene. Our graduates can function effectively as oral health care professionals working with individuals in all ages and stages of life in a constantly changing society.

Graduates are prepared to use problem-solving skills to plan, implement and evaluate dental hygiene care of diverse populations while working in a variety of settings – including clinical practice, education, public health, hospital dental programs and public-school dental programs. For more information regarding the School of Dentistry, visit: .html

The School of Dentistry is seeking an adjunct faculty member for the Division of Dental Hygiene.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Clinical Instruction, supervision, and evaluation of dental hygiene students in either first or second year clinic.

Part time, non-benefit eligible, unranked, academic appointee position. Hours are approximately 10 to 26 hours/week (0.25 to 0.65 FTE).

Bachelor’s Degree is required

Eligibility for Missouri dental hygiene licensure is required

Preferred Qualifications

A Master’s Degree in Dental Hygiene

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non-benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Review of applications will begin immediately; the position will remain posted until filled.