Job Description

Job Description
The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry is seeking a Dental Hygienist to fill the position of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics. This department is responsible for pre-doctoral and dental specialty students, patient care, and service in periodontics. Specific responsibilities of this position include pre-doctoral classroom and clinical instruction in periodontics. Experience teaching in a didactic and/or clinical environment is an advantage.

The position is a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit-eligible, ranked, non-tenure track academic position. Opportunity for ranked promotion is provided.

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

Qualifications
Candidates are required to have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Dental Hygiene or a related field.
Applicants must be eligible for and obtain the appropriate Missouri Dental Hygiene License prior to starting their employment. For more information about licensing, see https://pr.mo.gov/.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with applicant qualifications (e.g., credentials, education, and experience). There is an opportunity for additional compensation in clinical practice.

Application Materials
Applications must be received through the UMKC recruitment portal: https://info.umkc.edu/hr/careers/academic-positions/ Job Identification 54265.


Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a CV, names and current contact information for three references in one document. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include 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 54265 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 Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.


Please direct any questions about the position to: Professor Cat Boles, bolescd@umkc.edu. UMKC School of Dentistry / Department of Periodontics.



Application Deadline
Interviews of qualified candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Other Information
Our university is committed to becoming 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 School of Dentistry operates a public student dental clinic and a faculty practice which serve patients throughout the KC metropolitan area. We provide a critical education outlet for Kansas and several other states without a dental school. UMKC is the only institution in Missouri offering advanced education residency programs in General Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and Endodontics.



With an affordable cost of living, Kansas City is a center of activity for national championship sports, cultural arts and entertainment, a rich history in music, great barbeque and ethnic cuisine. Our campuses are located in the hub of action of Kansas City. Our beautiful state offers outdoor enthusiasts beautiful lakes, rivers, hiking/biking trails, and mountains within a short drive from the city. Something for everyone!