Assistant or Associate Professor & Division Chief of Restorative Dentistry

*Job Title:*Assistant or Associate Professor & Division Chief of Restorative Dentistry
*Requisition Number:*FE02556
*Department Name:*7A850:DENTISTRY ORAL HEALTH PRACTICE
*Work Location:*Lexington, KY
*Type of Position:*Faculty
*Position Time Status :*Full-Time
*Tenure Track Status:*Non-Tenure Track
*Required Education:*DMD / DDS degree or equivalent
*Required Related Experience:*10-years of clinical practice in a comprehensive general dentistry setting.
*Required License/Registration/Certification:*Eligibility for academic dental license through the Kentucky Board of Dentistry.
*Job Summary:*The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry is seeking applications for Division Chief of the Division of Restorative Dentistry, Department of Oral Health Practice. This is a full time, non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
This position provides overall leadership, strategic direction and resources for the Division of Restorative Dentistry including the digital technology mission of the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. The position directly provides and drives direction for digital implant planning/placement and teaching skills expected of students in the DMD clinic, providing direct patient care. Specific responsibilities of this position include providing direct patient care, provides clinical teaching and supervises the continuity of patient care.
Qualifications for this position include a DMD/DDS degree or equivalent, eligibility for academic dental licensure through the Kentucky Board of Dentistry, experience in dental education, a minimum of 10 years of clinical practice in a comprehensive general dentistry setting, proficiency in the complete dental CAD/CAM workflow. A proven record of training others in the application of digital dental technology is expected. Experience implementing digital and cutting edge dental technology in a large group practice setting is preferred.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Inquiries regarding the position may be submitted via email to Dr. Robert Frazer, Chair, Department of Oral Health Practice at rfrazer@uky.edu or by mail at Dr. Robert Frazer, Chair, Department of Oral Health Practice University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Dental Science Bldg., D-124, 800 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
*Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:*Restorative Dentistry, Administration, Leadership, and Supervision
*Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :*Yes
*Preferred Education/Experience:*Experience in dental education, proficiency in the complete dental CAD/CAM workflow, a proven record of training others in the application of digital dental technology, and experience implementing digital and cutting edge dental technology in a large group practice setting is preferred
*Open Until Filled:*Yes
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