Ranked ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE CLINICAL PROFESSOR of DENTAL HYGIENE / UMKC SCHOOL of DENTISTRY

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY

Division of Dental Hygiene

The UMKC Division of Dental Hygiene prepares students to become competent, adaptable oral health professionals who actively contribute to improving the public's oral health. As the only program in Missouri to award a baccalaureate degree in dental hygiene, and part of the state's only public dental school, we offer a long-standing, community-focused education that equips graduates to plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care for populations across the lifespan. Our graduates are prepared for success in clinical practice, education, public health, hospital programs, and school-based settings, and they join an alumni network that includes roughly half of all practicing dentists in Missouri. With strong regional impact, a commitment to serving states without their own dental schools, and a public clinic that provides care across the Kansas City metro, UMKC fosters meaningful partnerships that support improved oral health and quality of life for the communities we serve.

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UMKC is seeking applications for a 12-month full-time faculty member in the Division of Dental Hygiene. The position is a 100% benefit eligible, full time, ranked non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor or Associate Clinical Professor. Qualified candidates should exhibit a commitment to clinical and didactic teaching, scholarship, as well as service to the profession and the community. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, classroom, laboratory, and clinical teaching in the clinical entry level program and service on School of Dentistry Committees.

• All candidates are required to have a minimum of a Master's Degree or be actively pursuing a Master's Degree.
• Eligibility for a Missouri dental hygiene license is required.

To be considered for the rank of Associate Clinical Professor:

• Candidates must have a Master's Degree.
• Demonstrate a consistent pattern of continuing education to maintain clinical skills and active dental hygiene licensure.
• Clinical instruction or pre-clinical laboratory instruction experience.

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a 12-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for ranked promotion.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Our academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.

For consideration, you must apply online at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/ click on Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 58168).

Please combine all application materials (personal letter of interest and applicable experience for a ranked faculty position, a curriculum vitae and a current list of professional references) 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.). Maximum size limit is 11MB.

• 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 58168 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) 235-1323.

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.

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

UMKC is a public, urban, Carnegie rated R1 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 communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life.

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.

UMKC is proud to be "Kansas City's university," and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit 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/totalrewards/benefits.

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.