Description

Hiring Department
UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY

Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology, & Medicine

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 

Job Description
Chair, Department of Oral Pathology, Medicine & Radiology

Tenure-Eligible Associate Professor or Professor

Ranked, Non-Tenure Track Associate Clinical Professor or Clinical Professor

The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry seeks to fill the position of Department Chair, Oral Pathology, Radiology, & Medicine. The faculty appointment may be at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor (tenure-eligible/tenure track) or ranked, non-tenure track Associate Clinical Professor/Clinical Professor.  The position is a 12-month, benefit eligible, full time position.  One day per week may be reserved for private practice, research, development and other school-related activities.  Rank and tenure status will be based on experience and credentials.  A successful record of externally funded research is required to be considered for the tenure-eligible positions. 

The department is responsible for pre-doctoral and advanced education training for students, for patient care, service and research in oral pathology, radiology, and medicine.  Responsibilities of the position include pre-doctoral classroom and clinical instruction oversight and general oversight responsibility for the Oral Pathology faculty practice. The ideal candidate will be Board certified in the area of Oral Radiology or Oral Pathology or Oral Medicine. 

Specific position responsibilities include:

Leadership in oversight of the strategic direction and daily operations of the department departmental including scheduling, staffing responsibilities, management of faculty/staff workloads and assignments
Mentorship of departmental faculty and staff
Regular meetings with the dean to advance important departmental issues
Supervision of the activities of the Department including responsibility for departmental curriculum, clinical operations/education of students and advanced education residents and patient care in the disciplines of the department
Oversight of the biopsy service
Primary focus on departmental goals of educating competent dental practitioners and quality of care for patients.
Compliance with CODA standards, UMKC School of Dentistry and campus policies, UM Collected Rules and Regulations and other state and federal applicable regulations participation in the monthly administrator meeting and timely communication to the department faculty and staff regarding important issues including those from the administrator meetings

Qualifications
A DDS or DMD degree with eligibility for Missouri licensure is required https://pr.mo.gov/dental.asp. Board eligibility in Oral Radiology, Oral Pathology, or Oral Medicine are required.

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.

Anticipated Hiring Range
Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a 12-month, benefit-eligible, full-time 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.

Application Materials
For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 56724.)

Please combine all application materials (personal letter of interest and applicable experience with accompanying curriculum vitae and a current list of 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 jkwahliii@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. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Application Deadline
Interviews with qualified candidates will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is hired.  

Other Information
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!

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.

Benefit Eligibility
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.