Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Division of Orthodontics

Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Division of Orthodontics

The University of Kentucky, College of Dentistry is seeking applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track Assistant, Associate or Professor position in the Division of Orthodontics, Department of Oral Health Science. This position will remain open until filled and the anticipated start date for this assignment is August 1, 2026.

Responsibilities include supervising dental students and orthodontic graduate students in their clinical care of patients, providing direct clinical care for patients which may include, directing and teaching predoctoral courses for Orthodontics, conducting seminars and lectures for Resident and dental students. The position will support clinical mission of the UK College of Dentistry and division of Orthodontics and requires a working relationship with clinical faculty of other divisions in the college of Dentistry and various departments in the medical center.

Primary Funding Source: College of Dentistry (combination of state line support and clinical income)

Suggested Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Providing direct patient care as a participant in UK-Healthcare. Supervising orthodontic graduate students and dental students in the clinical care of patients. Serving as a member of college committees. Conducting seminars and lectures for the orthodontic graduate students and dental students.

Required Education: D.M.D. or D.D.S. degree from a CODA-accredited institution or proof of graduation from a non-CODA-accredited dental school and evidence that the degree makes the candidate eligible to practice dentistry in the jurisdiction from which the applicant graduated.

Required Related Experience: Demonstrate ability in clinical and didactic teaching.

Required License/Registration/Certification: Completion of a CODA-accredited Orthodontic program. Board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. Maintenance of a dental license within the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Maintenance of Basic Life Support (BLS).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience: Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled - Yes

Our University Community: 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, 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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

1. Resume