Description

The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry is inviting applications for a full-time faculty position in the non-tenure track for the Division of Endodontics, Department of Oral Health Practice. Our college is well known as a leader in digital dentistry and with a low student-teacher ratio and collegial atmosphere, there exists an excellent opportunity for the selected skilled clinician to be an integral part of the current development of an elite endodontic residency program and to enhance the clinical and academic mission of the College through research, teaching and service. Exceptional benefits are provided for this position which can be reviewed at the following link: Insurance and retirement benefits | UK Human Resources (uky.edu). The anticipated start date for this assignment is January 1, 2027.

Responsibilities
Provide didactic, preclinical and clinical instruction in the endodontic Predoctoral program
Provide didactic and clinical instruction in the endodontic Postgraduate program
Assume directorship of endodontic courses assigned
Provide continuing education instruction as necessary to meet program needs
Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of educational programs in the Division of Endodontics
Serve as a consultant to postgraduate students in other advanced education programs
Opportunity to provide direct patient care
Demonstrate scholarship/professional development
Provide academic and personal advising for assigned student dentists
Serve on division, department, College, Medical Center and University committees as assigned
 

Distribution of Effort (DOE):
Instruction 60–70%
Scholarship 5-10%
Professional Development 5–10%
Service 10-20%
TOTAL 100%

Interested applicants must submit an application that includes a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the application.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

DMD or DDS degree from a CODA accredited institution or proof of graduation from a non-CODA accredited dental school and evidence that the degree makes the candidate eligible to practice dentistry in the jurisdiction from which the applicant graduated.

Evidence that the candidate is eligible to receive an unrestricted Kentucky dental license or a Kentucky dental faculty license.
Certificate in endodontics from a CODA accredited institution.
Eligible to become a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics.