Assistant, Associate or Professor Division of Pediatric Dentistry

Job Title
Assistant, Associate or Professor Division of Pediatric Dentistry

Requisition Number
FE04903

Working Title

Department Name
7A820:Division of Pediatric Dentistry

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Type of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

1. 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.

2. Board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

3. Maintenance of a dental license within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

4. Maintenance of Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

5. Demonstrate ability in clinical and didactic teaching.

Required Related Experience

Advanced education in pediatric dentistry is required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Job Summary

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 Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Oral Health Science. 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, 2026.

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

Suggested Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Providing direct patient care as a participant in UK-Healthcare.
• Supervising pediatric dentistry residents and dental students in the clinical care of patients in outpatient and possibly cases treated under general anesthesia in the operating room.
• Participate in the on-call schedule of the attending dental staff.
• Participating in Division patient care and teaching activities at off campus sites as needed.
• Serving as a member of college committees.
• Conducting seminars and lectures for the pediatric dental residents and dental students.

Specific Requirements:

1. The faculty member will function as a full-time member of the Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Oral Health Science.

2. The faculty member must be accepted as a member of the active Medical Staff of the University Hospital.

Distribution of Effort:

Instruction/Teaching | 55-60%
Scholarly Activity | 2-3%
Service (direct patient care) * 35-40%
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

Clinical Faculty (Clinical Title Series), from UKDC Promotion and Tenure guidelines

Assistant Professor

• 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.

Associate Professor

• 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.

Professor

• 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.

To apply, please include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three references when prompted in the application. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Inquiries regarding the position may be submitted via email to Dr. Cristina Perez Pacheco, Division Chief of Pediatric Dentistry at cristina.perez@uky.edu. Please note that, to be considered an applicant for this position, you must submit an application via UK’s online employment system.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Patient care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), clinical and didactic teaching.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience with an academic institution is preferable. Board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a demonstrated ability in clinical and didactic teaching highly preferred. Kentucky Dental License and Moderate Pediatric Sedation permit.

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes

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