What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Assistant/Associate Professor, UMKC Dental Hygiene (Continuous Posting) position at University of Missouri-Kansas City?
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
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.
Part time, non-benefit eligible, unranked, academic appointee position. Hours are approximately 10 to 26 hours/week (0.25 to 0.65 FTE).
- Bachelors Degree is required
- Eligiblity for Missouri dental hygiene licensure is required
Preferred Qualifications
A Master's Degree in Dental Hygiene is preferred.
To be considered, you must complete the application which contains two (2) sections: 1. Name and Contact Information 2. Combine all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of at least three references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /,&, %, etc.).
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For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 54031 and name of the position.
Review of applications will begin immediately; position will remain posted until filled.
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/totalrewards/benefits.
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