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Orthodontic Graduate Training Program Director - (Faculty)

University of Kentucky
locationFayette County, Lexington, KY, USA
PublishedPublished: 9/5/2026
Internship

Job Title
Orthodontic Graduate Training Program Director - (Faculty)

Requisition Number
FE05001

Working Title

Department Name
7A870: Division of Orthodontics

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Type of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track

Required Education

The successful candidate will have completed a CODA approved orthodontic graduate program, be certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and eligible for academic dental license from the Kentucky Board of Dentistry.

Required Related Experience

N/A

Required License/Registration/Certification

The successful candidate will have completed a CODA approved orthodontic graduate program, be certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and eligible for academic dental license from the Kentucky Board of Dentistry.

Job Summary

The Department of Oral Health Science in the College of Dentistry is seeking an innovative leader to serve as our Orthodontic Training Program Director with a tenure eligible Assistant, Associate or Full Professor appointment within the College. The Program Director will serve under the Division Chief of Orthodontics and will be responsible for providing guidance and leadership for the graduate training program within the Division. They will assure that all Commission on Dental Accreditation standards (CODA) will be appropriately maintained to allow full accreditation of the program. In addition, the Program Director will be responsible for overseeing the academic and clinical training for all graduate students in the program and will work in collaboration with staff members that have their main functions related to the graduate training program.

The successful candidate will have completed a CODA approved orthodontic graduate program, be certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and eligible for academic dental license from the Kentucky Board of Dentistry. Ideal candidates would have a record of excellence in dental education, research, mentoring students and have a clear vision for the program.

Responsibilities

The Distribution of Effort (DOE) for this position will include; 40-45% teaching, 20% administration, 15% research/scholarship /creative activities, 20% patient care services, and 5% personal/professional development.

Specific duties include:


  • Administration
    • Communications
      • Serve as liaison between the graduate orthodontic faculty in the Division and the Division Chief.
      • Serve as a liaison between the Graduate Orthodontic Training Program and the other Graduate Training Programs in the College.
      • Represent the Program at the Program Directors Meeting, MS Oversight Meetings, and national educators’ meetings.
      • Oversee the graduate students’ progress in their independent research efforts leading to the Master of Science Degree.
      • Work with the Director of Graduate Studies to assure all academic policies and procedures are completed in agreement with the University of Kentucky Graduate School.
    • Quality Assurance
      • Oversee the curriculum for the graduate training program making sure that it is maintained at the highest level and consistent with CODA guidelines and the College Curriculum Management Plan.
      • Formulation of the graduate students daily, weekly, monthly and yearly program seminars, conferences, rotations and clinic schedules and evaluations.
      • Oversee CODA Accreditation Self-study of the Program.
    • Personnel Management
      • Work with the Division Chief to assure that there is adequate faculty to accomplish the educational goals as described by CODA
      • Take a proactive role in recruiting.
      • Assist in monitoring and evaluating Division faculty members’ performance as it relates to teach in the graduate training program.
      • Oversee supervision of staff associates directly involved with the graduate training program.
      • Assist the Division Chief in mentoring junior faculty in their professional development.
    • Planning
      • Assist the Division Chief in budget processes and financial accountability
      • Oversee the creation of the Divisional strategic plans as it related to the orthodontic graduate training program.
    • Teaching
      • Mentoring junior faculty
      • Provide instruction to predoctoral and/or graduate students/residents as indicated and needed to fulfill the mission of the Division.
    • Research
      • Develop a focus area of scholarly activity with measurable productivity.
    • Service
      • Provide patient care or other service activities related to the Division’s mission.
      • Serve on appropriate College and University committees.
      • Serve on State, National and/or international committees (e.g., editorial boards, board certification committees, etc.)

Interested applicants should contact and submit a UK Online Application at www.uky.edu/ukjobs.

Please include along with application:
1) Current Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application

For inquires or questions, please direct them to Mark Dotson mark.dotson@jacksonphysiciansearch.com at Jackson Physician Search. All applications and inquiries will be handled in a secure, sensitive, and confidential manner.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Ideal candidates would have a record of excellence in dental education, research, mentoring students and have a clear vision for the program.

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, 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.