Description
UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
SCHOOL of 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
Job Description
Associate Professor / Professor or
Associate Clinical Professor / Clinical Professor
and
Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs
The University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry seeks applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs. The 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 of 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. Candidates should understand and support the university’s vision, mission, and values and embrace a culture of respect and professionalism among faculty, staff, and students. This administrative role works to enhance the reputation of the School of Dentistry’s (SOD) clinical operations in the community and among national clinical dental programs.
Administrative responsibilities include general oversight and supervision of the SOD clinical operations and compliance with all regulations and accreditation standards to include, but not limited to:
Clinical Operations and Compliance Oversight
Provide strategic leadership and high-level oversight for all clinical operations, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and university policies, safety regulations, and Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards.
Quality Assurance and Patient Care Excellence
Oversee and regularly assess the quality of care across all patient care sites. Monitor patient satisfaction, manage incident reports and complaints, and ensure systems for continuous quality improvement.
Faculty and Staff Leadership
Supervise clinic-related staff and faculty, including hiring, onboarding, training, calibration, and professional development to support a respectful and professional clinical learning environment.
Educational Integration and Student Assessment
Collaborate with academic leadership to align clinical operations with educational goals, including student scheduling, evaluation, and faculty accountability in clinical teaching.
Health Record Systems and Administrative Collaboration
Oversee electronic health records and work closely with business and administrative teams on clinical billing, data reporting, and regulatory compliance to ensure effective and efficient clinic management.
Other duties as assigned
This position includes a coexisting faculty position as a tenure-eligible Associate Professor or Professor, or, ranked non-tenure track Associate Clinical Professor or Clinical Professor.
Qualifications
A DDS/DMD and Missouri license or Missouri license eligibility is required.
Previous leadership experience is desirable.
In addition to the above, candidates for a tenure-eligible appointment should possess: Advanced teaching experience and philosophy
Provide demonstrated potential for or provide evidence of research and scholarly activity, and
Demonstrated 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 (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for tenure and promotion or ranked promotion.
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 56717.)
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 gottmane@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 (Included in Application Section)
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
Application review will begin on August 11, 2025. Applications will be accepted 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.
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.
