Adjunct Instructor - Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, UMKC School of Dentistry

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry

Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine Department

The Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine Department is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty member to provide clinical instruction in Oral Radiology. This position involves supervising and evaluating dental hygiene and dental students in radiographic procedures and radiographs, supporting clinical learning, and promoting best practices in radiographic technique and interpretation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate student-acquired radiographs (full-mouth series, bitewings, panoramic, and limited series) for diagnostic quality
• Determine the need for image retakes and discuss with the student. Order the retakes in axiUm when needed.
• Approve diagnostically acceptable images in radiographic software and complete appropriate EHR documentation.
• Provide written feedback and assessment of student self-reflections within EHR
• Support student learning of radiographic prescribing criteria based on ADA-FDA guidelines
• Employ varied instructional strategies tailored to individual student learning needs (e.g., verbal explanation, visual aids, diagrams)
• Assist students with technical challenges and patient management issues, such as limited mouth opening, anatomical variation, and gag reflex
• Facilitate the development of interpretive skills by discussing radiographic findings such as caries, defective restorations, and periodontal bone loss.
• Supervise and lead the interpretation rotations when needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Schedule:

• Wednesdays: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
• Fridays: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  (1-hour lunch break: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)

This position reports to the Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine Department Chair

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene
• Current Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in good standing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet diverse student learning styles
• Familiarity with dental radiology equipment, digital imaging systems, MIPACS and AxiUm.

To be considered, you must complete the application at www.umkc.edu/jobs including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Upload all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of references).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu include the name of the position.

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.

To learn more about the School of Dentistry, visit: https://dentistry.umkc.edu/index.html

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, 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.