DEPARTMENT CHAIR & Tenure-Eligible ASSOCIATE or full PROFESSOR or Ranked ASSOCIATE or full CLINICAL PROFESSOR of Restorative Clinical Sciences / UMKC School of Dentistry
Job 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.
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.
Qualifications
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
Benefits
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.