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(2) Ranked ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE CLINICAL PROFESSORS of ENDODONTICS / UMKC Scho

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101

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(2) Ranked ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE CLINICAL PROFESSORS of ENDODONTICS / UMKC School of Dentistry

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. Job Description The University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Dentistry seeks 2 non-tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Endodontics. The faculty members will provide classroom, laboratory, clinical instruction and evaluation for pre-doctoral students. Candidates will create and deliver lecture presentations for didactic and laboratory classes. They will also teach endodontics to pre-doctoral students in the main clinic daily. This is a ranked 12-month, benefit-eligible non-tenure track faculty position. Work week may be 4 days didactic and clinical instruction (32 hours/.80 FTE) or 5 days (40 hours/1.0 FTE) by negotiation. Qualified candidates hired for 5 days per week (1.0 FTE) may be eligible to participate in faculty practice one day per week. There is opportunity for ranked promotion. Start date is upon hire, or by negotiation. Our academic workloads and schedule promote a positive work/life balance. Qualifications All candidates should have a DMD/DDS degree or equivalent as well as advanced training in Endodontics. Eligibility for Missouri Dental Faculty permit is required. Candidates for Associate Clinical Professor must meet the above minimum qualifications and additionally: Hold a terminal degree and maintain licensure, with continuing education and at least one additional credential (e.g., specialty certification, fellowship, master’s degree in a supportive field such as education, sciences, or management, or other extensive professional development). Demonstrate excellence in teaching, including significant course or clinical instruction, mentoring of students, and application of evidence-based practices. Contribute actively to the school, community, or profession through practice, outreach, professional associations, consulting, or committee service. Show achievements beyond the minimums, such as educational innovations, recognized service, or mentorship of students and trainees. Anticipated Hiring Range Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience and workload/FTE. Application Materials For consideration, you must apply online at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/, click on Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 57355). Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Application materials include: Letter of interest which provides your experience and qualifications for a ranked faculty position Curriculum vitae List of at least 3 current professional references Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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