Faculty Positions
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:
Orthodontics Faculty Position: Clinician and Researcher (-posted October 11, 2011)
The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry is seeking an individual for a position in the Division of Orthodontics, Department of Oral Health Science. This is a full time, tenure track position at the assistant professor level. Teaching and practice experience is desired, in addition to research experience. Responsibilities include didactic and clinical teaching in the graduate and pre-doctoral educational programs, participation in research and other scholarly activity, and treatment of patients in the intramural faculty practice. The individual must have a DMD/DDS or equivalent degree, and an orthodontic certificate preferably from a CODA accredited Orthodontic program. A PhD or equivalent degree in a medical science discipline is preferred; and ongoing research experience in craniofacial and mineralized tissue biology or related areas. Eligibility for licensure within the Commonwealth of Kentucky is required and ABO certification/eligibility is preferred. Please send curriculum vitae, list of references and letter of interest to: Dr. Jeff Okeson, Chair, Department of Oral Health Science, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Dental Science Bldg., D-142, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0297 or email Okeson@email.uky.edu. Salary and benefits are commensurate with education, experience and qualifications. The University of Kentucky is an EEO/AA employer. If offered this position, you 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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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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