Assistant​/Associate Clinical Professor or TT Assistant Professor of DENTAL Hygiene​/Umkc School of Dentistry

Location:

Kansas City

UMKC is seeking applications for a 12-month full-time faculty member in the Division of Dental Hygiene. The position is a 100% benefit eligible, full time, ranked non-tenure track (NTT) OR tenure-track (TT) position at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor (NTT) or Assistant Professor (TT). Consideration for tenure-track requires a demonstrated record of scholarly activity within the application materials.

Qualified candidates should exhibit commitment and contributions to clinical and didactic teaching, scholarship, and professional service.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, classroom, laboratory, and clinical teaching and evaluation in the clinical entry level program and service on School of Dentistry Committees.

• Candidates are required to have a minimum of a Master's Degree in dental hygiene education or education, public health, educational technology or related fields OR be actively pursuing a Master's Degree (in related field).
• Current license or eligibility for a Missouri dental hygiene license - including local anesthesia infiltration/block/ and nitrous oxide - is required.

To be considered for the rank of Clinical Associate Professor:

• Candidates must possess a Master's Degree.
• Demonstrate a consistent pattern of continuing education to maintain clinical skills and active dental hygiene licensure.
• Clinical instruction, didactic, or pre-clinical laboratory instruction experience.

Consideration for tenure-track requires a demonstrated record of scholarly/research activity within the application materials.

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a 12-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for ranked promotion.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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

Review of applications begins upon receipt and will be accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates currently in the United States in H-1B status or other work-authorized status.

UMKC is a public, urban,
Carnegie rated R1 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 communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life.

R1 Designation
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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, a new international airport, 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.

UMKC is proud to be "Kansas City's university," and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-retirement

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The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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