Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor, Endodontics, UMKC School of Dentistry 38761
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 18, 2024
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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