CHAIR of PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY & Tenure-Eligible Assistant/Associate Professor or Ranked Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor/ UMKC School of Dentistry

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY

Department of Pediatric Dentistry

The UMKC School of Dentistry is the only public dental school in Missouri. Our alumni account for roughly half of all practicing dentists in Missouri. But our reach goes further, we also provide a critical education outlet for Kansas and several other states. 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. https://dentistry.umkc.edu/about-us/

UMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie classification of research universities. https://www.umkc.edu/research/r1.html

Assistant / Associate Professor or Assistant / Associate Clinical Professor

Chair, Department of Pediatric Dentistry

The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry seeks to fill the position of department chair of Pediatric Dentistry and coexisting faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor (non-tenure) or Assistant/ Associate Professor/Professor (tenured/tenure track).

Specific position responsibilities include:

• Accountability, fiscal responsibility with transparency to department faculty and staff for daily operation which advance the goals of the department and the School of Dentistry
• Mentorship of departmental faculty and staff and support for scholarship/research endeavors of the department
• Supervision of the activities of the Department including responsibility for department curriculum, clinical operations/education of predoctoral students and quality patient care in the discipline of Pediatric Dentistry
• Responsibility for the didactic component of the departmental curriculum. This will include developing syllabi, lectures, competency examinations and evaluation of student progress.
• Management of departmental scheduling, staffing responsibilities, management of faculty/staff workloads and assignments
• Compliance with CoDA standards, UMKC, School, and campus policies and UM Collected Rules and Regulations
• Participation in the monthly Administrator's meeting with communication back to the department faculty and staff regarding important issues including those from the Administrator's meetings
• Regular meetings with the dean to advance important department, faculty, staff and student issues
• Other duties as assigned

Applicants must have a certificate from a CODA-accredited Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry. The candidate must be board certified. A DDS/DMD or equivalent with eligibility for Missouri Dental Faculty licensure is required https://pr.mo.gov/dental.asp.

• In addition to the above, candidates for a tenure-eligible appointment should possess:
  • Teaching experience or potential for teaching and pedagogy philosophy
  • Provide demonstrated potential for or provide evidence of research and scholarly activity, and
  • Demonstrated or potential for service to the profession and/or participation in local, state or national professional organizations.

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a 12-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for non-tenure or tenure track and ranked promotion. One day per week may be reserved for private practice, research, development and/or other school-related activities. Rank and tenure status will be based on experience and credentials.

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 www.umkc.edu/jobs, click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 56709.)

Please combine all application materials (personal letter of interest and applicable experience with accompanying 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.).

• If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu .
• For questions about the position, please contact meghanwendland@umkc.edu.
• 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 are required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted.

Handling of Application Materials - After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department.

Application review will begin on August 11, 2025. Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.

UMKC is a public, urban, 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 urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life. UMKC's R1 ranking attracts additional funding for top-tier research and technology advancement opportunities for faculty, students, and the community. We are proud to be Kansas City's University! https://www.umkc.edu/

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. https://www.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.