Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor, Endodontics, UMKC School of Dentistry 38761
- Employer
- University of Missouri Kansas City
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 9, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Dentistry, Medicine, Other Health & Medicine, Administrative, Student Affairs, Health Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Hiring Department
University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)
School of Dentistry
Department of Endodontics
The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry serves as a leader in the advancement of oral healthcare through exceptional educational programs, scientific inquiry, patient care, and service to society. We have a deeply rooted reputation for innovative leadership in dental education. For more than a century, we have 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.
The School of Dentistry is a health care partner in the UMKC Health Sciences District which strives to be a premier academic health district, engaging in cutting-edge biomedical research and entrepreneurship, delivering state-of-the-science health care, and educating the next generation of health care professionals. The UMKC Health Sciences District brings together health care partners in the 'Hospital Hill' area. Working as one, they will create new potential for collaboration on research, grants, community outreach and shared wellness for employees, faculty, students, and surrounding neighborhoods. This represents a new chapter in advancing health care, outreach and medical education throughout greater Kansas City and the region .
The Endodontics advanced education program is designed to prepare a dentist for a career in clinical endodontics, research and teaching. The overall goal is to educate dentists to become competent clinical endodontists who will serve the public and the profession at a high level of excellence. It stresses the importance of knowledge and skills in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases associated with the dental pulp and related periapical tissues. Didactic and clinical training is also conducted in other related areas within the scope of practice of the field of endodontics as established by the Endodontic Standards of the Commission on Dental Accreditation .
Job Description
The faculty member will provide classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction for pre-doctoral students. Candidate will create and deliver lecture presentations for didactic and laboratory classes.They will also teach endodontics to pre-doctoral students in the main clinic on a daily basis.
The full-time 24 month program begins July 1 and runs over six continuous semesters.
Please direct any questions to: Dr. Rebeca Weisleder, weislederurowr@umkc.edu
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed upon submission; position will remain open until filled.
Benefit Eligibility
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The University of Missouri-Kansas City, one of four universities of the University of Missouri System (UM System), is a doctoral research-intensive public university offering traditional and interdisciplinary programs. The University is designated as a high research activity university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is home to 13 colleges and schools; indeed, few urban universities have the depth and breadth of disciplines (ranging from medicine to the performing arts) offered at UMKC. The University enrolls more than 16,000 students, coming from 48 states and more than 95 countries, in more than 125 academic areas. The student population includes 47% undergraduates, 31% graduates and 22% dual-enrolled HS students. Providing a stimulating classroom experience is paramount at UMKC. The institution’s diverse and international faculty hold doctorates or the highest degree in their field at an impressive 83%. UMKC has earned national and international recognition for the quality of its faculty, students, research and community leadership.
UMKC VISION
UMKC aspires to be an exemplary public urban research university of the 21st century, pursuing excellence as a human-centric learning and discovery community, fostering equity, diversity and inclusion to enrich the lives of the people and region we serve.
MISSION STATEMENT
As an urban research university, our mission at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is to promote learning through the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge of public value across a broad spectrum of disciplines and fields of study. UMKC celebrates the individual and embodies diversity and inclusion by intertwining these goals with innovation to enable transformational impact aimed at bringing cultural, social, health, and economic prosperity to the metropolitan, regional and global communities we serve.
KANSAS CITY INFORMATION
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 and a diverse portfolio of industries and businesses. Home to a diverse base of corporate centers, high-tech firms and prominent non-profits, Kansas City is an inspiring example of 21st century economic transformation, with UMKC sitting at its heart. From thriving corporate headquarters such Garmin to tech startups such as ZOLOZ and ShotTracker, KC’s business community is strong.
Kansas City offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city’s rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City’s biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.
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