Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Division of Orthodontics

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky, College of Dentistry is seeking applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track Assistant, Associate or Professor position in the Division of Orthodontics, Department of Oral Health Science. Exceptional benefits are provided for this position which can be reviewed at the following link: Insurance and retirement benefits | UK Human Resources (uky.edu). This position will remain open until filled and the anticipated start date for this assignment is August 1, 2026.

Position Description

• Supervise dental students and orthodontic graduate students in their clinical care of patients.
• Provide direct clinical care for patients which may include, directing and teaching predoctoral courses for Orthodontics, conducting seminars and lectures for Resident and dental students.
• Serve as a member of college committees.
• Support the clinical mission of the UK College of Dentistry and division of Orthodontics and require a working relationship with clinical faculty of other divisions in the college of Dentistry and various departments in the medical center.

Primary Funding Source

Primary funding source: College of Dentistry (combination of state line support and clinical income).

Specific Requirements

• Function as a full-time member of the Division of Orthodontics, Department of Oral Health Science.
• Distribution of Effort: Instruction/Teaching 55-60%, Scholarly Activity 2-3%, Service (direct patient care) 35-40%, Service (other) 2-3%, Personal/Professional Development 2-3%.

Appointment/Promotion Criteria

• Non-Tenure Track Clinical Faculty (Clinical Title Series).
• Evidence of or potential for a high level of clinical competence in a clinical area and use of innovative approaches, technologies, instrumentation, or systems of patient care in a clinical discipline.
• Evidence of or potential for recognition by peers and patients as an excellent clinician.
• Evidence of or potential for developing a leadership role in a clinical division or discipline and active participation in local, regional, or national professional clinical organizations.
• Evidence of or potential for recognition by dental students, residents, fellows, continuing dental education attendees, affiliated health professionals, and peers for excellence in clinical teaching.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No