Kansas City, MO

The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry is seeking a Dental Hygienist to fill the position of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics. This department is responsible for pre-doctoral and dental specialty students, patient care, and service in periodontics. Specific responsibilities of this position include pre-doctoral classroom and clinical instruction in periodontics. Experience teaching in a didactic and/or clinical environment is an advantage. The position is a 12 month, full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit-eligible, ranked, non-tenure track academic position. Opportunity for ranked promotion is provided. Our academic workload and schedules provide for a positive work/life balance. Minimum Qualifications • Candidates are required to have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Dental Hygiene or a related field. • Applicants must be eligible for and obtain the appropriate Missouri Dental Hygiene License prior to starting their employment. For more information about licensing, see https://pr.mo.gov/. Application Materials Applications must be received through the UMKC recruitment portal: https://info.umkc.edu/hr/careers/academic-positions/ Job Identification 54265 Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a CV, names and current contact information for three references .