Assistant, Associate or Professor in Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Military veterans preferred

Posting Details

DMD / DDS from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation or equivalent degree

1 Year

Eligible to receive an unrestricted or faculty-limited Kentucky dental license

The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Department of Oral Health Practice in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is seeking applications for a full-time non-tenure track faculty position at the academic rank of Assistant, Associate or Professor.

This faculty position will function as a full time member of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Oral Health Science. This position will be a member of the active medical staff of the University Hospital. In this capacity the position will provide clinical care, mentor residents and predoctoral dental students and participate in scholarly activities as is consistent with the job description.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Inquiries regarding the position may be submitted via email to Dr. Melvyn Yeoh, Associate Professor, and Acting Division Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Melvyn.yeoh@uky.edu. Please note that, to be considered an applicant for this position, you must submit an application via UK’s online employment system. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should submit a UK application, in addition to:
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information for three references when prompted in the application.

High level of clinical competence in dentistry (Oral Surgery). Ttraining in operative dentistry desired, but not required.

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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.

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.