Adjunct Assistant/Associate Professor, UMKC Dental Hygiene (Continuous Posting)

Hiring Department

University of Missouri - Kansas City

School of Dentistry

Division of Dental Hygiene

The Division of Dental Hygiene at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) prepares students to become competent dental hygienists who actively participate in the improvement of the public's oral health. The UMKC program graduated its first class in 1954 and is the only program in Missouri to award a Baccalaureate degree in dental hygiene. Our graduates can function effectively as oral health care professionals working with individuals in all ages and stages of life in a constantly changing society. Graduates are prepared to use problem-solving skills to plan, implement and evaluate dental hygiene care of diverse populations while working in a variety of settings - including clinical practice, education, public health, hospital dental programs and public-school dental programs.

For more information regarding the School of Dentistry, visit: https://dentistry.umkc.edu/index.html

Job Description

The School of Dentistry is seeking an adjunct faculty member for the division of Dental Hygiene.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Clinical Instruction, supervision, and evaluation of dental hygiene students in either first or second year clinic.
• Other duties as assigned

Part time, non-benefit eligible, unranked, academic appointee position. Hours are approximately 10 to 26 hours/week (0.25 to 0.65 FTE).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree is required

Eligibility for Missouri dental hygiene licensure is required

Preferred Qualifications

A Master's Degree in Dental Hygiene

Application Materials

To be considered, you must complete the application at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/ 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 Job Identification number and name of the position.

Official transcripts will be required if a contract is extended.

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.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately; position will remain posted until filled.

Benefit Eligibility

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/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement/retirement/core-voluntary-plans

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.