AEGD DIRECTOR & Ranked ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE CLINICAL PROFESSOR / UMKC School of Dentistry

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY

Advanced Education in General Dentistry

UMKC School of Dentistry is the only public dental school in Missouri. Our alumni account for roughly half of all practicing dentists in Missouri. But our reach goes further, we also provide a critical education outlet for Kansas and several other states. UMKC is the only institution in Missouri offering advanced education residency programs in General Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, and Endodontics.

https://dentistry.umkc.edu/about-us/

https://dentistry.umkc.edu/academics/advanced-education/general-dentistry.html

The University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Dentistry seeks a non-tenure-track faculty Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor for the position of Director of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program (AEGD Residency). This is a 12-month benefit-eligible position.

Specific responsibilities will concentrate on all aspects of the didactic and clinical training of AEGD residents. These will include, but are not limited to:

• the coordination of all resident didactic curriculum and seminars,
• the organization and preparation of curriculum,
• administrative responsibilities including compliance with accreditation standards and reporting,
• supervisory responsibilities, and
• clinical coordination of resident training.

Prior experience in dental education and/or additional education such as a graduate degree (MS) can be helpful.

Candidates should have a DMD/DDS degree (or equivalent) and completed an AEGD or General Practice (GPR) Residency. Eligibility for the appropriate Missouri Dental licensure is required https://pr.mo.gov/dental.asp.

Rank and salary are commensurate with education, qualifications, and experience. This is a 12-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for ranked promotion. Our academic schedules and workloads provide for a positive work/life balance.

For consideration, you must apply online at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/ in Academic Positions, select Prospective employees (Job Opening ID 59673).

Complete the application and the questionnaire. Application materials should include:

• personal letter of interest and applicable experience to serve as Director of AEGD and a clinical faculty member
• curriculum vitae, and
• a current list of professional references

Please 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@umsystem.edu.
• For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 59673 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) 235-6910.

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.

Handling of Application Materials

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.

Interviews of qualified candidates will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is hired. Salary and rank will be commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

UMKC is a public, urban, Carnegie R1 research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The UMKC Health Sciences District brings together 12 healthcare partners in the Hospital Hill area. Working as one, they create new potential for collaboration on research, grants, community outreach and shared wellness for employees, faculty, students and surrounding neighborhoods. We are 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 urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life. https://www.umkc.edu/

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. https://www.visitkc.com/

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/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.