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The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry is seeking applications for Assistant, Associate or Professor in the Division of Prosthodontics. This is a full time, 12-month assignment period, Special Title Series, tenure track eligible position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Professor. 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 July 1, 2023.

The primary responsibility is to execute instructional activities in support of the College of
Dentistry’s education mission. Specific responsibilities include:
1. Provide instruction in prosthodontic courses offered in the UKCD curriculum clinical courses.
2. Spends variable time with dental residents from the various advanced education programs in a consultant role.
3. Provides academic and personal advising for multiple student dentists.
4. Participates in educational or research activities pertinent to the teaching or practice of Prosthodontics or multidisciplinary research relevant to Prosthodontics. Results should be published in professional publications.
5. Maintains proficiency in Prosthodontics by participating in direct patient care activities and by providing consultations for internal and external constituencies.
6. Participates in the prosthodontic professional organizations.
7. Participates in professional continuing education programs as required for re-licensure.
8. Serves on departmental, College, Medical Center and University committees as assigned.

DOE:
Teaching 60%
Scholarly Activity / Professional Development 20%
Service / Patient Care 20%
Total 100%

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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

The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.