ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE CLINICAL PROFESSOR of ENDODONTICS / UMKC School of Dentistry

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

SCHOOL of DENTISTRY

Department of Endodontics

The UMKC Dental School is a partner of the UMKC Health Sciences District. The District strives to be a premier academic health district, engaging in cutting-edge biomedical research and entrepreneurship, delivering state-of-the-science health care, and educating the next generation of health care professionals. UMKC provides unique opportunities for research and health care collaboration across its Schools of: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing & Health Studies, and Pharmacy as well as University Health physicians, regional health care institutions, and the University of Missouri System's NextGen Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center.

The Endodontics advanced education program is designed to prepare a dentist for a career in clinical endodontics, research and teaching. The overall goal is to educate dentists to become competent clinical endodontists who will serve the public and the profession at a high level of excellence. It stresses the importance of knowledge and skills in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases associated with the dental pulp and related periapical tissues.

The University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Dentistry seeks to hire a ranked, non-tenure-track Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Endodontics. The faculty member will provide classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction for pre-doctoral students. Candidate will create and deliver lecture presentations for didactic and laboratory classes. They will also teach endodontics to pre-doctoral students in the Dental School main clinic on a daily basis. Bilingual fluency/conversant is an asset.

This is a 12-month, full-time, benefit-eligible, ranked non-tenure track faculty position. Opportunity for ranked promotion is provided.

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

* Candidates should have a DMD/DDS degree or equivalent

* Advanced training in Endodontics

* Eligibility for Missouri Dental Faculty permit is required https://pr.mo.gov/dental-application-forms.asp

Salary and rank will be commensurate with credentials, education and experience.

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click in Academic Positions Job Opening ID 53795.

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.).

* For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Rebeca Weisleder, Chair of Endodontics, UMKC School of Dentistry, weislederurowr@umkc.edu.

* 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 university transcripts of degrees awarded.

* A Criminal Background Check is required for hire.

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

UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is 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 multifarious communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, more economically secure quality of life.

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.

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, 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.

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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