Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, School of Dentistry, 38140

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UMKC School of Dentistry

Job Description

The University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry is seeking applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs. UMKC School of Dentistry’s clinical program includes instruction for pre-doctoral, dental hygiene, and advanced education students working collaboratively in a comprehensive patient care environment.

The Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs position comprises administrative and faculty duties. The position is a senior administration leader who reports to the Dean, and is accountable to maximize the efforts of faculty, students, and staff in providing quality patient care in an optimum learning environment. Administrative responsibilities include general oversight and supervision of the SOD clinical operations and compliance with all regulations and accreditation standards. Demonstrable commitment to data driven analytics and documentation of student performance and progress is required.

Candidates should understand and support the university’s vision, mission, and values. The School of Dentistry is committed to diversity and seeks to cultivate a climate that welcomes and respects diversity among our patients, students, faculty, and staff. Our school partners with other organizations to host several unique community programs in our surrounding urban expanses. We welcome applicants that embrace and will share our commitment.

Candidates will have teaching and service commitments and will provide clinical instruction and oversight for pre-doctoral dental students. Clinical oversight of instruction and evaluation of students in diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative dentistry, removable, fixed, and implant prosthodontics, endodontics, and non-surgical periodontics are required. The faculty member is expected to provide didactic and preclinical lab instruction, as assigned, in addition to the administrative responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

A DDS/DMD and Missouri Dental License or eligibility is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous leadership experience is preferred.

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time, benefit-eligible, ranked, non-tenure track academic position at the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor, Associate Clinical Professor, or Clinical Professor. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience.

Application Deadline

Review of application materials will begin on 3/7/2022 and will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor - Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of the duties or functions of this job, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

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UMKC Statement on Diversity

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the UMKC mission as an urban-serving institution. Kansas City is a particularly diverse city, including African, African American, Asian, German, Irish, Italian, Latino, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Native American and Slavic communities. Such ethnic diversity, in addition to our thriving neighborhoods of the Westside, Northeast Kansas City and the Eastside, fosters creativity, connection and innovation, which is showcased across the region. Major attractions such as the Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the Filipino Cultural Center, the American Jazz Museum, Guadalupe Centers and Mattie Rhodes and Kansas City Irish Fest are a small sample of the many ways our diverse city enriches us.

For the reasons enumerated above, UMKC’s strategic plan prioritizes our commitment to multiculturalism, globalism, diversity and inclusion. The university’s values call upon its faculty, staff, students and community to position themselves as global citizens who seek out, embrace and celebrate the many benefits of diversity. UMKC received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award in 2019 in recognition of our continued commitment to equity and inclusion. Such commitment is demonstrated across teaching, service and research. We welcome applicants to share in our commitment to these core values and know that you will quickly understand the beauty of calling Kansas City your home.

Please visit these pages to learn more about UMKC’s engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion.

Roos Advocate for Community Change

The Division of Diversity and Inclusion

Annual Report

Multicultural Student Affairs

Vaccination Statement

A completed COVID-19 vaccination series is required unless exempted for medical or religious reason.

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