TT ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR or Ranked ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE CLINICAL PROFESSOR of Periodontics

Hiring Department

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

SCHOOL of DENTISTRY

Department of Periodontics

The UMKC School of Dentistry, founded in 1881, is the only public
dental school in Missouri and Kansas. Each year, students and
faculty deliver care to more than 56,000 patients, while shaping
the future of oral health through innovation in teaching, research,
and clinical practice. Serving Missouri, Kansas, and surrounding
states, the School offers comprehensive predoctoral education
alongside advanced education residency programs in General
Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics,
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, and Endodontics.

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UMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie
Research Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. 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.

Job Description

The UMKC School of Dentistry seeks to fill the position of
Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor or Assistant/Associate
Professor in the Periodontics Department. Position will be a ranked
non-tenure track or tenured/tenure-track commensurate with
applicant qualifications.

The faculty will have primary responsibilities in the education and
clinical supervision of DDS and Advanced Periodontics residents in
the field of Periodontology. There is an opportunity for additional
compensation in clinical practice for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a DDS or DMD degree and a certificate of

advanced training in Periodontology from a CODA-accredited
institution.

• Applicants must be eligible for and obtain the appropriate

Missouri Dental License prior to starting their employment. For
more information about licensing, visit https://pr.mo.gov/ .

To be eligible for a tenure-eligible faculty position,
applicants must present:

• an active research schema and demonstrated success or potential

for success in obtaining external funding as a Principal
Investigator or Co-Investigator

• prior experience or demonstrated ability to teach didactic and

clinical courses in an advanced dental education program, and

• evidence of service to and/or participation in organizations

which work to advance dental education and research

Anticipated Hiring Range

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience
and evidence of success in externally funded research. This is a
12-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment
eligible for either non-tenure track (or) tenure/tenure-track with
rank and track commensurate with applicant qualifications. Our
academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life
balance.

As tenure track/tenure-eligible, there will be promotion and tenure
expectations based upon teaching, research, and service.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans,
tuition discounts at all 4 UM System campuses for full-time
employees and qualifying dependents, and retirement contributions
that add to your bottom line.

Application Materials

For consideration, you must apply online at Careers - Human Resources |
University of Missouri-Kansas City , Academic
Positions/Prospective Employees (Job Opening ID 61210
).

• Complete the job application including Legal Name, US

employment eligibility, and current contact information.

• Application materials
• Letter of interest which provides your qualifications,

scholarly/research focus, publications and/or presentations, and
experience for a tenure-eligible or ranked faculty position

• Curriculum vitae
• List of at least 5 current professional references with current

contact information

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 61210 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.

Official higher education transcripts will be required for
candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior
notification if references will be contacted. Selected candidates
will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to
employment.

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.

Application Deadline

Review of applications begins upon receipt. Applications will be
accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates
currently in the United States in H-1B status or other
work-authorized status.

Other Information

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 surrounding urban communities to effectively
foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of
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Kansas City is a multifarious and vibrant community with an
affordable cost of living. 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
campuses. As one of the largest cities in Missouri, we are home to
national championship sports teams, a rich history of cultural arts
and music, a new international airport, NASCAR racing, and a
community that is very engaged with and supportive of our
university initiatives. Our beautiful state has rolling hills,
rivers, lakes, and long bike/hiking trails for those that enjoy
time in the great outdoors, all within an easy drive. Kansas City
offers something for everyone! Visit Kansas City: Find Events, Things
to Do & More

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/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.