Assistant, Associate or Professor Division of Oral Diagnosis

Eligibility for academic dental license through the Kentucky Board of Dentistry

The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry is seeking applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor position in the Division of Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine, and Oral Radiology. This is a 12-month appointment in the Clinical Title Series, non-tenure track eligible, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will contribute to the College’s educational, clinical, and service missions through didactic teaching, clinical instruction, patient care, and scholarly activities. The position focuses on comprehensive patient evaluation, diagnostic reasoning, oral medicine, oral radiology, medical risk assessment, and the management of medically complex patients.

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 September 1, 2026.

Primary responsibilities include providing and supervising oral and general health assessments, diagnostic workups, and patient care within the College of Dentistry clinical programs. The faculty member will supervise dental students, and may participate in resident and scholar education, in clinical settings including but not limited to the Oral Diagnosis Clinic, Dental Urgent Care Clinic, and Diagnosis, Wellness & Prevention Clinic.

The position requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, Team Leaders, clinical faculty, and other healthcare providers to support comprehensive patient-centered care. Candidates with advanced clinical training are strongly encouraged to apply.

Suggested Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

1. Contribute to the educational mission of the Division of Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine, and Oral Radiology through didactic teaching, clinical education, and skills development of dental students and, when applicable, residents and scholars.

2. Participate as part of an interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive oral and overall health care.

3. Supervise student dentists in patient evaluation, diagnosis, oral medicine, oral radiology interpretation, and clinical decision-making.

4. Provide instruction and supervision related to the assessment and management of medically complex patients.

5. Participate in the clinical operations and educational activities of the Oral Diagnosis Clinic, Dental Urgent Care Clinic, and Diagnosis, Wellness & Prevention Clinic.

6. Support interdisciplinary initiatives and clinical workflows related to diagnosis, wellness, prevention, and comprehensive patient evaluation.

7. Participate in, direct, or co-direct courses within the Division of Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine, and Oral Radiology.

8. Engage in scholarship and other creative academic activities consistent with the Clinical Title Series expectations.

9. Contribute to resident education and other advanced learning programs when applicable.

10. Provide patient care through the Faculty Practice Clinic as assigned.

11. Participate in service activities, including College, Medical Center, and University committees.

Distribution of Effort:

| Instruction/Teaching | 70-80%
| Research, scholarship, and other creative activities | 3-5%
| Service (direct patient care)* | 10-20%
*Each 10% effort = 45 sessions per academic year. One session is defined as a half day (8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:00–5:00 p.m.).
| Service (other) | 2-3%
| Personal/Professional Development | 2-3%
| Total | 100%

Appointment/Promotion Criteria:

Clinical Title Series – Non-Tenure Track

• DMD/DDS or other professional clinical degree, with important commitment to clinical service and academic community.

• Evidence of or potential for a high level of clinical competence in a clinical area and use of innovative approaches, technologies, instrumentation, or systems of patient care in a clinical discipline.

• Evidence of or potential for recognition by peers and patients as an excellent clinician.

• Evidence of or potential for developing a leadership role in a clinical division or discipline and active participation in local, regional, or national professional clinical organizations.

• Evidence of or potential for recognition by dental students, residents, fellows, continuing dental education attendees, affiliated health professionals, and peers for excellence in clinical teaching.

• Evidence of or potential for recognition by dental students, residents, fellows, continuing dental education attendees, affiliated health professionals, and peers for excellence in clinical teaching.

• Provides service to the college, university academic community, and/or profession on committees, boards, programs, or centers.

• Development of greater than local reputation in clinical practice and emerging reputation as an authority in a clinical field.

• Continuing evidence of peer recognition as an excellent clinical teacher at regional level.

• Demonstrated creative contributions to the instructional and clinical service programs of the University, and/or has scholarly activities of important or original clinical investigations appropriate for the research allocation described on the individual’s DOE.

• Outstanding service as associate professor at UKCD (or its equivalent elsewhere) with important accomplishments as clinician and teacher, as well as service to academic community supported through contracts, grants or clinical income.

• Evidence of advancement of skills/knowledge in the field as recognized by peers, programs, certification or advanced degree(s).*

• Significant leadership role in provision of dental health care.

• Development of national reputation for excellence in clinical practice, and as an authority in a clinical field.

• Established recognition as an outstanding clinical teacher beyond regional level.

• Scholarly activities of important and original clinical investigations appropriate for the research allocation described on the individual’s DOE.

* In a discipline that aligns with the needs of the Department or College.

These guidelines are to be used in conjunction with the definitions and examples of scholarship and excellence, and the Statements of Evidence provided in the College of Dentistry Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure procedures.

The University of Kentucky’s Statement on Benefits: Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is 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

Leadership, and Supervision

• Advanced education or certificate in AEGD, GPR, or related discipline is preferred.

• Prior experience in dental education, clinical teaching, or oral diagnosis is preferred.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.