31 University of Kansas jobs found

Research Associate R-0002812 Kansas City Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: Kansas City University is seeking a Research Associate to work in the Dybedal Research Center within its Kansas City campus. The position is institutionally funded and is among the four research staff ranks at Kansas City University. This role requires a significant degree of autonomy, leadership, and analytical depth. The Research Associate will independently conduct experimental work, analyze research data, and contribute to scientific publications and presentations. The ideal candidate will bring strong academic training, practical research experience, and proven project management skills. Key Responsibilities: Conduct experiments, analyze data, support manuscript and poster development, and perform literature reviews and other duties as assigned Manage day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including oversight of research students, equipment management, and procurement...

Assistant Professor of General Dentistry - Simulation R-0002667 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine is seeking a full-time general dentist to serve as Core Simulation Faculty at its Joplin, Missouri campus. This role focuses on pre-clinical education within the simulation laboratory, where faculty guide students in developing foundational clinical skills, critical thinking, and professional competencies while fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment grounded in high academic and clinical standards. Core Simulation Faculty are responsible for delivering didactic content, supervising simulation and standardized patient care experiences, and assessing student performance through practical examinations and other evaluative methods. The role includes providing timely feedback, grading competencies, and ensuring students are prepared to transition into direct patient care. The College is...

Johnson County Community College Position: Adjunct Faculty, Dental Hygiene Department: Academic Affairs Type of Position: Adjunct Faculty Exemption Status: Exempt Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Thursday, 7:45 AM- 5:30 PM, may also include Friday labs Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No Starting Salary Range: $50.67 per hour Position Summary: This position is for a part-time adjunct clinical dental hygiene instructor. The adjunct clinical faculty will be assigned to instruct students in Clinical Dental Hygiene while they provide dental hygiene treatment in the clinic. The position may also include Friday labs (radiology, local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide sedation labs). The clinical position need varies Monday -Thursdays from 7:45 am to 5:30 pm. The contract pay is for a nine (9) hour day that includes 8.5 hours of clinical teaching time and a 30 minute lunch time calibration. Contract pay for Friday labs will be based on the number of...

Adjunct Assistant Professor R-0002786 Kansas City Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Adjunct assistant professor assists full time KCU faculty with student skills labs or research. Duties: Employed PRN to assist full time faculty with student skills labs or research. Requires: MD/DO, DDS/DMD, PhD, or other terminal degree. Equal Opportunity Employer KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law. Annual Security Report KCU is committed to...

Assistant Director of Clinical Operations (DDS/DMD) R-0002779 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: The Assistant Director of Clinical Operations serves as a leader in the College of Dental Medicine. The incumbent supports the strategic planning, administration, and daily management of clinical programs within the CDM Oral Health Center (OHC). This role ensures efficient clinic operations, sufficient faculty for supervision of clinical education, high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and an optimal learning environment for students, residents, and faculty. The position works closely with clinical leadership, academic leadership, and administrative teams to align clinical services with KCU CDM's mission. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with the Assistant Dean for Integrated Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Integrated Learning, CDM Administration, clinical faculty and staff to...

Assistant/Associate Professor of Prosthodontics - Signing Bonus R-0002778 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: $25,000 Signing Bonus plus Relocation Assistance Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine seeks a prosthodontist as full-time, clinical faculty for our dental school in Joplin, Missouri. The faculty member will be responsible for the didactic, pre-clinical and clinical prosthodontic protocols and procedures, integrating evidence-based best practices with clinical patient care as well as guiding current research and scholarly activity in prosthodontic therapy. The prosthodontic faculty member will collaborate with, and educate the dental Group Practice Leaders, Assistant Group Practice Leaders, simulation faculty, and clinical faculty in the current science of prosthodontics for patient care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Candidates must demonstrate a passion for dentistry and the application of prosthodontic therapy...

Johnson County Community College Position: Assistant Professor Dental Hygiene Department: Academic Affairs Type of Position: Full-time Faculty Exemption Status: Exempt Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No Starting Salary Range: $54,122.00-$91,437.00 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume. Position Summary: The JCCC Dental Hygiene program is seeking a full-time assistant professor to teach in both the didactic and clinical components of the program. Duties include 2 days per week in the clinical setting and didactic courses as assigned. This position is a 9-month contract within the bargaining unit of the College to begin August 2026. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate effective instructional teaching strategies, evaluate student learning and communicate with students. The faculty member will be...

Assistant/Associate Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine R-0001424 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Kansas City University is building a team of leaders in Osteopathic Medicine and is seeking exceptional candidates for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) in Joplin, MO. The position reports to the Chair of the Department of OMM and is open to new or experienced providers. Within your application materials, please include the three following documents: CV/Resume Letter of interest (cover letter) Summary of your teaching philosophy If you have challenges attaching multiple documents, please email them to Angela Howard: ahoward@kansascity.edu Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Serve the college through teaching, research and scholarly activity, service and patient care as assigned by the Chair of OMM. Responsible for designing and delivering innovative...

Group Practice Leader (DDS/DMD) R-0002142 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Now hiring Group Practice Leaders to join us as we open both floors of the Oral Health Center! Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine invites applications for full time, Group Practice Leaders (GPLs) in the KCU Oral Health Center at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The College of Dental Medicine serves patients across the lifespan in the four-state region, expanding access to dental care in this underserved rural area. Faculty must be motivated and engaged clinicians who are excited ensure an innovative and dynamic academic and clinical dental medicine program, educating the next generation of dentists while providing comprehensive care to a rural and diverse group of patients. Group Practice Leaders are responsible for the management of the dental students' clinical practice team comprised of second, third and fourth-year pre-doctoral students. This...

Assistant Group Practice Leader (DDS/DMD) R-0002143 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Now hiring Assistant Group Practice Leaders to begin summer of 2024! Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine invites applications for full time, Assistant Group Practice Leaders (AGPLs) in the KCU Oral Health Center at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The College of Dental Medicine serves patients across the lifespan in the four-state region, expanding access to dental care in this underserved rural area. Faculty must be motivated and engaged clinicians who are excited ensure an innovative and dynamic academic and clinical dental medicine program, educating the next generation of dentists while providing comprehensive care to a rural and diverse group of patients. Assistant Group Practice Leaders work with the Group Practice Leaders (GPLs) and Group Practice Coordinators (GPCs) to oversee the students, patients and staff assigned to their groups...

Assistant/Associate Professor of Pathology R-0002203 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Kansas City University (KCU) is adding to our Pathology team and is seeking a new Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology & Anatomical Sciences. This individual will contribute to the education of students; engage in service opportunities to effectively and positively promote the University, the discipline, and the profession; and actively engage in the advancement of research and/or scholarly activities. The position is in part to fulfill "in-person" teaching obligations on the Joplin campus. However, the opportunity is open to individuals who would want to be primarily stationed on the Kansas City campus with commute to the Joplin campus to cover lectures, live teaching sessions, and other required in person responsibilities, including commencement and White Coat ceremonies. Within your application materials, please include the three...

Adjunct Assistant Professor - College of Dental Medicine (DDS/DMD) R-0002129 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine invites applications for part time adjunct faculty members in the general practice of dentistry for the KCU Oral Health Center. The College expects to serve patients across the lifespan in the four-state region, expanding access to dental care in this underserved rural area. Faculty must be motivated and engaged clinicians who are excited to help build an innovative and dynamic academic and clinical dental medicine program, educating the next generation of dentists while providing comprehensive care to a rural and diverse group of patients. Adjunct faculty members will work with the Group Practice Leaders (GPLs), Assistant Group Practice Leaders (AGPLs) and Group Practice Coordinators (GPCs) to oversee the students, patients and staff assigned to their groups and assist in the management of all...

Assistant/Associate Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine R-0002401 Kansas City Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Kansas City Campus, (KCU-COM KC) is building a team of leaders in the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) and is seeking exceptional candidates for a full-time faculty position in the Department of OMM in Kansas City, MO. The position reports to the Chair of the Kansas City campus Department of OMM and is open to new or experienced osteopathic physicians. Within your application materials, please include the three following documents: CV/Resume Letter of interest (cover letter) Summary of your teaching philosophy If you have challenges attaching multiple documents, please email them to Angela Howard: ahoward@kansascity.edu Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Serve the college through teaching, research and scholarly activity,...

Assistant/Associate Professor of Primary Care R-0002249 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: The Assistant/Associate Professor will be assigned teaching, scholarly activity, service, and clinical practice responsibilities as a faculty member in the COM. They will report to the Chair of the Department of Primary Care and participate and assist the Department Chair and colleagues in the development and implementation of curricula to integrate the medical specialties in team-based, large and small group learning environments as well as physical exam and clinical teaching. Within your application materials, please include the three following documents: CV/Resume Letter of interest (cover letter) Summary of your teaching philosophy If you have challenges attaching multiple documents, please email documents to Angela Howard Talent Acquisition Coordinator at ahoward@kansascity.edu Essential Duties and Responsibilities:...

Assistant/Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery R-0002262 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine seeks an oral surgeon as full-time or part-time, clinical faculty for our new dental school in Joplin, Missouri. The faculty member will be responsible for the development of the oral surgery, pre-clinical and clinical protocols and procedures, integrating evidence-based best practices with clinical patient care as well as guiding current research and scholarly activity in oral surgery. The oral surgery faculty member will collaborate with, and educate the dental Group Practice Leaders, Assistant Group Practice Leaders, simulation faculty, and clinical faculty in the current science of oral surgery for patient care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Candidates must demonstrate a passion for dentistry and the application of oral surgery therapy didactic principles to preclinical and...

Adjunct Assistant Professor - Primary Care (DO/MD) R-0002222 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: The Adjunct Assistant/Associate Professor will be assigned teaching, scholarly activity, service, and clinical practice responsibilities as a part-time faculty member in the COM. They will report to the Chair of the Department of Primary Care and participate and assist the Department Chair and colleagues in the development and delivery of curricula to integrate the medical specialties in team-based, large and small group learning environments as well as physical exam and clinical teaching. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Continuously prepares and teaches course material throughout the four-year DO curriculum, which may include assignments in the classroom setting, teaching physical exam and/or osteopathic manipulative medicine laboratories, simulation events and/or remote web-based education. Teaching assignments in medical simulations includes...

Assistant/Associate Professor of Foundational Sciences (Anatomy) R-0002426 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine seeks an Assistant/ Associate Professor as full-time biomedical sciences faculty for a new dental college in Joplin, Missouri. The faculty member will be responsible for contributing to teaching the foundational and biomedical sciences with an emphasis on gross and histopathologic human anatomy. The College of Dental Medicine's educational program integrates topics of foundational biological sciences with systems-based, clinically-focused case studies to achieve the overarching objective of preparing students to become community-based primary care clinicians. Within your application materials, please include the three following documents: CV/Resume Letter of interest (cover letter) Summary of your teaching philosophy If you have issues attaching these during the...

Assistant/Associate Professor of General Dentistry - Signing Bonus R-0001827 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Hiring General Dentists for 2026 and 2027! $25,000 Signing Bonus plus Relocation Assistance Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine seeks general dentists as full-time clinical faculty for a new dental school in Joplin, Missouri. General dentists will serve as educators in the simulation laboratory and/or as group leaders for a team based comprehensive care clinical education program in the Oral Health Center. The general dentist will serve as faculty to oversee the provision of dental care provided by dental students. The College expects to serve patients across the lifespan in the four-state region, expanding access to dental care in this underserved rural area. Faculty must be motivated and engaged clinicians who are excited to help build an innovative and dynamic academic and clinical dental medicine program, educating the...

Assistant Program Director (CAA), MHS-AA R-0002544 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Kansas City University (KCU) is seeking a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to join our team in a dynamic, full-time split position: 60% dedicated to academic responsibilities at KCU's Joplin campus and 40% to clinical practice at an approved clinical partner. Salary and benefits are provided by KCU based on a 1.0 FTE (full-time equivalent) appointment. On average, the employee will work 3 days a week as a didactic instructor and 2 days a week as a clinical preceptor. This unique opportunity allows the opportunity to shape the future of anesthesiology education while maintaining clinical expertise in a collaborative, patient-centered care environment. This role supports the launch of KCU's Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant (MHS-AA) program-a 28-month clinical master's degree aimed at training highly skilled AAs to serve as essential...

Assistant/Associate Professor of Primary Care R-0002462 Kansas City Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Kansas City Campus, (KCU-COM KC) is building a team of leaders in the Department of Primary Care and is seeking exceptional candidates for a full-time faculty position in Kansas City, MO. The position reports to the Chair of the Kansas City campus Department of Primary Care and is open to new or experienced osteopathic physicians. Within your application materials, please include the three following documents: CV/Resume Letter of interest (cover letter) Summary of your teaching philosophy Please email these documents to Angela Howard: ahoward@kansascity.edu Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Serve the college through teaching, research, scholarly activity, service, and patient care as assigned by the Chair of the Primary Care Department Responsible for...