The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry is seeking applications for Division Chief of the Division of Public Health Dentistry, Department of Oral Health Science. This is a full time, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Professor.
This public health professional will participate in the academic, research and service programs of the Division of Public Health Dentistry, Department of Oral Health Science and help develop community partnership s and programs to strengthen applied disparities and delivery systems research and funding. Important collaborative leadership relationships are with the UK Center for Oral Health Research, the UK College of Public Health, and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. This individual will work with other faculty and staff in the Division to increase funding to strengthen educational, service and research programs for the Division and to improve overall scholarly productivity for the Division, consistent with the University’s goal to achieve top twenty status.
Qualifications for this position include a DMD/DDS degree or equivalent, eligibility for academic dental licensure through the Kentucky Board of Dentistry and a master’s degree in public health or higher.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Inquiries regarding the position may be submitted via email to Dr. Zindell Richardson, Chair, Department of Oral Health Science at z.rich@uky.edu or by mail at Dr. Zindell Richardson, Chair, Department of Oral Health Science University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Dental Science Bldg., D-140, 770 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0297. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
Interested applicants should submit an application as well as include:
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information for three references when prompted in the application
