Assistant, Associate or Professor in Division of Oral ...

University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting DetailsPosting DetailsJob TitleAssistant, Associate or Professor in Division of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryRequisition NumberFE04822Working TitleDepartment Name7A810: Division of OMFSWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time StatusFull-TimeTenure Track StatusNon-Tenure TrackRequired EducationDMD / DDS from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation or equivalent degreeRequired Related Experience1 YearRequired License/Registration/CertificationEligible to receive an unrestricted or faculty-limited Kentucky dental licenseJob SummaryThe University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Department of Oral Health Practice in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is seeking applications for a full-time non-tenure track faculty position at the academic rank of Assistant, Associate or Professor.This faculty member will function as a full-time member of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Oral Health Science with direct responsibility to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Division Chief. They will also be a member of the active medical staff of UKHealthcare. In these capacities, they will provide clinical care, mentor residents and predoctoral dental students, and participate in scholarly activities as is consistent with this job description and overall responsibilitiesResponsibilitiesu2022 Provide direct patient careu2022 Supervise oral and maxillofacial surgery residents and predoctoral dental students on rotation in oral and maxillofacial surgeryu2022 Participate in didactic instruction of dental students and residentsu2022 Serve as a member of certain standing or ad hoc committeesu2022 Pursue opportunities for professional growth that are consistent with job expectationsu2022 Participate in scholarly activitiesu2022 The faculty member is expected to generate receipts to help underwrite costs associated with their salary and benefitsSPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESu2022 The faculty member reports directly to the Division Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and serves as a faculty member of that division within the Department of Oral Health Science.u2022 The faculty member must qualify for privileges as a member of the active medical staff at the University HospitalQualifications 1.DMD/DDS from ADA accredited Dental School pletion of an oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at an institution accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Candidates with an MD are preferred. 3.Board eligible or board certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery. 4.Eligibility to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and maintain an active dental licensure. 5.Excellent practitioner of oral and maxillofacial surgery 6.Possess appropriate interpersonal skills to communicate with a wide variety of professionals within UKHealthcare 7.Experience with teaching in the patient care setting is desirableSPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSThe faculty member is expected to generate receipts to help underwrite the costs of their salary and benefits.PERCENT AGE OF TIME AND EFFORTService-Patient Care (includes attending supervision) 40 - 50Instruction 40 - 50Administration 5Professional Development/Creative Productivity/Scholarly Activity 5Total 100%Clinical Faculty (Clinical Title Series), from UKDC Promotion and Tenure guidelinesAssistant Professoru2022 DMD/DDS or other professional clinical degree, with important commitment to clinical service and academic community.u2022 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.u2022 Evidence of or potential for recognition by peers and patients as an excellent clinician.u2022 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.u2022 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.Associate Professoru2022 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.u2022 Provides service to the college, university academic community, and/or profession on committees, boards, programs, or centers.u2022 Development of greater than local reputation in clinical practice and emerging reputation as an authority in a clinical field.u2022 Continuing evidence of peer recognition as an excellent clinical teacher at regional level.u2022 Demonstrated creative contributions to the instructional and clinical service programs of the University, and/or has scholarly activities of important or original clinical investigations appropriate for the research allocation described on the individualu2019s DOE.Professoru2022 Outstanding service as associate professor at UKCD (or its equivalent elsewhere) with important accomplishments as clinician and teacher, as well as service to academic community supported through contracts, grants or clinical income.u2022 Evidence of advancement of skills/knowledge in the field as recognized by peers, programs, certification or advanced degree(s).u2022 Significant leadership role in provision of dental health care.u2022 Development of national reputation for excellence in clinical practice, and as an authority in a clinical field.u2022 Established recognition as an outstanding clinical teacher beyond regional level.u2022 Scholarly activities of important and original clinical investigations appropriate for the research allocation described on the individualu2019s a discipline that aligns with the needs of the Department or College.These guidelines are to be used in conjunction with the definitions and examples of scholarship and excellence, and the Statements of Evidence provided in the College of Dentistry Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure procedures.Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Inquiries regarding the position may be submitted via email to Dr. Melvyn Yeoh, Associate Professor, and Acting Division Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at . Please note that, to be considered an applicant for this position, you must submit an application via UKu2019s online employment system. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is terested applicants should submit a UK application, in addition to:- Letter of interest- Curriculum vitae- Names and contact information for three references when prompted in the application.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities?NoPreferred Education/ExperienceHigh level of clinical competence in dentistry (Oral Surgery). Training in operative dentistry desired but not required.Deadline to ApplyOpen Until FilledYesOur University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents1.Curriculum Vita2.Cover LetterOptional DocumentsApply Here:

Created: 2026-02-23