Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor

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 position at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor. Qualified candidates should exhibit a commitment to clinical and didactic teaching, scholarship, as well as service to the profession and the community.

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

The UMKC Division of Dental Hygiene prepares students to become competent, adaptable oral health professionals who actively contribute to improving the public’s oral health. As the only program in Missouri to award a baccalaureate degree in dental hygiene, and part of the state’s only public dental school, we offer a long‑standing, community‑focused education that equips graduates to plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care for populations across the lifespan.

Our graduates are prepared for success in clinical practice, education, public health, hospital programs, and school‑based settings, and they join an alumni network that includes roughly half of all practicing dentists in Missouri. With strong regional impact, a commitment to serving states without their own dental schools, and a public clinic that provides care across the Kansas City metro, UMKC fosters meaningful partnerships that support improved oral health and quality of life for the communities we serve.

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.

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)..

For consideration, you must apply online at https:// click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ). Please combine all application materials (personal letter of interest and applicable experience with accompanying curriculum vitae and a current list of 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.).

Maximum size limit is 11MB.

If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport. For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch including the Job Identification number 58168 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 (816) 235‑1323.

Higher education transcripts will be required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted. A Criminal Background Check is required prior to hire.

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates are required to have a minimum of a Master’s Degree or be actively pursuing a Master’s Degree.

Eligibility for a Missouri dental hygiene license is required.