Adjunct Assistant Professor, UMKC School of Dentistry Advanced Education in General Dentistry

University of Missouri-Kansas City

School of Dentistry

Department of Advanced Education in General Dentistry

To view more about the School of Dentistry, visit: https://dentistry.umkc.edu/

The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member for the Department of Advanced Education in General Dentistry. The position is a part-time non-benefit eligible, nontenure track position at the rank of Adjunct Assistant/Associate Professor. Hours will vary depending on the opportunity. This position is estimated to work 2 full days a week.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as an attending faculty in the AEGD Residency to supervise residents in clinical sessions and approve planned treatment and treatment plans in Axium.
• Provide guidance on complex restorative cases including diagnosis, treatment planning, and collaborations with other dental specialists as needed.
• Review the patient records assigned to the residents in each clinic session to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness.
• Be familiar with and assist residents to utilize digital technologies and digital workflow that are part of the clinical curriculum.
• Evaluate residents' clinical skills, theoretical knowledge, and professional development.
• Provide periodic oral evaluations, order, and interpret radiographs and diagnose treatment for dental hygiene patients when the residents are in class or otherwise not available.
• Assist with integrating new technologies and innovations in treatment into the clinical curriculum.
• Lead by example in clinical practice, demonstrating best practices and professional ethics, and a high standard of patient care and safety.
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the AEGD Residency and SOD.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• DDS/DMD or equivalent
• Eligibility for Missouri Dental Licensure is required

Preferred qualifications:

• Certificate from an AEGD or GPR residency program
• Experience with comprehensive, complex patient care
• Experience with endodontic, periodontal and surgical procedures within the scope of a general dentist are a plus.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Applicants apply at https://www.umkc.edu/. To be considered, you must complete the application including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Upload all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of references).

If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu

For questions about the position, contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu, including the name of the position.

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.

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement/retirement/core-voluntary-plans

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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