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The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from minorities and women.

The College is currently recruiting faculty for the following positions:

 

Clinical Team Leader- Tenure Track (-posted June 15, 2007)

The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in the clinical Team Program.  Applications must have a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from a CODA accredited dental school and must be eligible for licensure in Kentucky.  Responsibilities include overseeing the management and treatment of patients assigned to a team of undergraduate student dentists.  The Teams are intended to provide a general practice role model for the student dentist.  Experience in private practice and/or teaching experience is highly desirable. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Please send curriculum vitae, references, and letter of interest to: Adrena Woolwine, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry 800 Rose Street MN 234 X, Lexington, KY 40536-0297.  The University of Kentucky is a EEO/AA employer.  If offered a position, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and National background check in accordance with University of Kentucky Human Resources.

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The John R. Mink Endowed Chair of Pediatric Dentistry and Oral Health Research
University of Kentucky (-posted June 15, 2007)

The College of Dentistry at the University of Kentucky is seeking an individual to serve as the John R. Mink Endowed Chair of Pediatric Dentistry and Oral Health Research. The selected individual will serve as Chief of the Division of Pediatric Dentistry. 

The College of Dentistry is a one of seventeen colleges of the University of Kentucky, including six health science colleges that comprise the Medical Center. The College admits 55 undergraduate students annually, and has a full time faculty of 70 individuals. The University of Kentucky is the flagship research, comprehensive, land-grant university of the Commonwealth of Kentucky with over 25,000 students participating in its undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs located in Lexington, Kentucky.

The Division of Pediatric Dentistry maintains an innovative program of instruction for 220 pre-doctoral student dentists and accepts three residents annually into its hospital-based two year post-doctoral residency. A master of science (M.S.). degree is available for those who wish to pursue it. A degree in public health degree (M.P.H.) is also an option in a program spanning three years. The Division maintains an active research program and participates in a number of public service programs of the College.  

The successful candidate will be an individual with a documented record of scholarship and leadership in pediatric dentistry. Qualifications include completion of a post-doctoral program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, and board certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Responsibilities include pre-doctoral and post-doctoral instruction, both didactic and clinical; research; clinical care of patients; and administration and leadership of the Division.  Due to the College and Division’s commitment to improving the oral health of children in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, an individual with a background and/or commitment to public health is an important quality of the successful applicant. 

Graduation from a U.S. accredited dental school is not a requirement of the position and international candidates are encouraged to apply.  Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  The University of Kentucky is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The position is available immediately and the search and screening process will remain open until the position is filled.  The individual offered the position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and undergo a pre-employment national background check as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.  Applications and/or nominations should be forwarded with a Curriculum Vitae to Dr. Mark V. Thomas, Chair, Department of Oral Health Practice, UK College of Dentistry, D124 Chandler Medical Center, Lexington, KY  40536-0297.

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Public Health Research - Research Title Series (-posted 4/13/07)

The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, part of the Albert B. Chandler Medical Center, in Lexington, KY is seeking applications for a full-time Research Title Series position in the Division of Dental Public Health, Department of Oral Health Science.The selected candidate must possess a doctoral degree in health services research, public health, behavioral sciences or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Post-doctoral education and experience with an academic institution is preferable. A research commitment to the oral, behavioral and systemic health concerns of underserved persons is desired. Salary and rank will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.
Please send CV and letter of interest to: Dr. Oscar Arevalo, Chief, Division of dental Public Health, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, 333 Waller Ave., Suite 101, Lexington, KY 40504.
Individuals offered the position above will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and undergo a pre-employment national background check as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

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