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University of Missouri-Kansas City

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

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101


UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITYSCHOOL of DENTISTRYDental Faculty Practice/Advanced Education in General DentistryOur 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.Job Description

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.Qualifications

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.Anticipated Hiring Range

The Faculty Member will receive a percentage of collections according to 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 positive work/life balance.Application Materials

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.Application Deadline

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

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 CommitmentWe 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.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.

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