Endodontics Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor

Hiring Department

University of Missouri-Kansas City

School of Dentistry

Department of Endodontics

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.

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‑art 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 Next Gen Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center.

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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.

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.

Associate Clinical Professor candidates must also:

• 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.

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience and workload/FTE.

Our university offers generous leave, health plans, reduced tuition at all 4 UM System campuses for full‑time employees and qualifying dependents, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Complete the following sections in the job application:

• Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information.
• Curriculum vitae.
• List of at least 3 current professional references.

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