Description

The UMKC School of Dentistry seeks a full-time, 100% FTE faculty member to serve as Department Chair of Restorative Clinical Sciences. This is a ranked faculty appointment, with rank, (tenure-track or ranked non–tenure track), and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. For candidates seeking appointment on the tenure track, application materials must include evidence of sustained scholarly activity consistent with School and University expectations.

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/index.html 

 The Department of Restorative Clinical Sciences encompasses the full scope of general dentistry and predoctoral prosthodontics. The department supports didactic, preclinical, and clinical education in operative dentistry, dental biomaterials, treatment planning, fixed and removable prosthodontics, and comprehensive restorative patient care. Through close integration with predoctoral clinics, the department plays a central role in preparing students to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings.

The Department Chair provides leadership for the vision, strategic direction, and long-term growth of the Department of Restorative Clinical Sciences in alignment with the mission and priorities of the School of Dentistry. The Chair is responsible for overseeing departmental operations, faculty and staff supervision, curriculum management, and fiscal stewardship. This role includes mentoring and evaluating faculty; providing input on promotion, tenure, reappointment, and merit processes; and ensuring high-quality didactic and clinical education across the full scope of general dentistry and predoctoral prosthodontics, including operative dentistry, biomaterials, treatment planning, and restorative care.

The Chair works collaboratively with Team Leaders, Clinical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and other clinic leadership to support effective clinical education, patient care, and faculty development. Responsibilities include managing departmental curriculum and academic workload assignments, aligning teaching responsibilities with clinical operations, ensuring compliance with CODA accreditation standards and institutional policies, and supporting faculty scholarship and professional growth. The Chair communicates regularly with the Dean, participates in school leadership and committee meetings, and serves as a key liaison between departmental faculty and School administration. 

UMKC is a public, urban, Carnegie R1 research institution - ( https://www.umkc.edu/research/r1.html https://dentistry.umkc.edu/research/ )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 is proud to be “Kansas City’s university,” and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com. 

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. 

Requirements

This is a 12-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for tenure and/or ranked promotion. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, and experience.

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. 

Our academic schedules and workload provide for a positive work/life balance.

Required Qualifications:

•       DDS or DMD degree, or a foreign equivalent professional dental degree
•       Eligibility for licensure in the State of Missouri, including successful completion of required clinical licensure examinations

Preferred Qualifications:

•       Prior leadership experience in dental education

For consideration, you must apply online at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/, click in Academic Positions , Job Opening ID 58704.

Application Materials:

•       personal letter of interest outlining applicable experience relative to a faculty position and department administrative leadership
•       curriculum vitae which includes scholarly activity, professional service and any externally funded research
•       current list of professional references

Please  combine all application materials 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.). 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.

Higher education transcripts will be required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted.

A Criminal Background Check is required prior to hire.

If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu .

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 58704 and name of the position.

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.