ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE CLINICAL PROFESSOR of ORAL MEDICINE/ UMKC School of Dentistry / Dept. of Oral Pathology, Radiology, & Medicine

UMKC is seeking applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Oral Medicine faculty member in the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine..

Specific responsibilities include:

• Pre-and post-doctoral dental and dental hygiene classroom and clinical teaching in content areas related to oral medicine;
• Consultation with students/residents regarding oral medicine issues;
• Specific educational application of biomedical science to patient care is expected.

Qualified candidates may be eligible to participate in faculty practice one day per week.

This is a 12-month, full-time, benefit-eligible, ranked non-tenure track faculty position. Opportunity for ranked promotion is provided. Anticipated start date is January 1, 2025.

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

Candidates are required to have a DDS/DMD or equivalent, either be American Board of Oral Medicine eligible or Orofacial Pain eligible, be eligible for dental licensure in the State of Missouri, and have a commitment to teaching, clinical dentistry, research/scholarly activity, and service.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with either of the following: (a) Board eligible or certified in Oral Medicine with additional advanced/graduate training in orofacial pain or (b) Board eligible or certified in Orofacial Pain with additional advanced/graduate training in oral medicine.

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with rank, credentials and experience.

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click in Academic Positions Job Opening ID 53804.

Please combine all application materials (personal letter of interest, applicable experience with accompanying curriculum vitae and a list of three professional references with current contact information) 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 application, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 53804 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 Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323

Please direct inquiries about the position and correspondence to: Dr. Kenneth Abramovitch, (abramovitchk@umkc.edu) Chair of the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology, & Medicine at the UMKC School of Dentistry.

All final candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check and provide documentation of credentials prior to beginning employment.

Review of applications begins upon receipt, the position remains open until a qualified applicant is hired.

The UMKC School of Dentistry has a deeply rooted reputation for innovative leadership in dental education. For more than a century, the school has led the way by preparing the next generation of oral health care professionals, conducting cutting-edge research, delivering high-quality care to patients and allowing professionals to elevate their careers through our continuing education and practitioner training programs. UMKC School of Dentistry strives to be a model oral health-care education institution that maintains the highest ethical and scientific standards of care, serving patients and the profession in an evolving health-care environment.

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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.

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We 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.

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