28 jobs found in Joplin

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...

Dental Assistant - College of Dental Medicine R-0001940 Joplin Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: Reporting to the Dental Assistant Coordinator, the qualified Dental Assistant will be responsible for chairside dental assisting, dispensing, sterilization, radiography, and/or quality assurance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Facilitates the delivery of clinical care within the group practice, providing clinical dental assisting duties for faculty and/ or students Performs chairside dental assisting duties to include operatory set-up and breakdown using proper infection control protocols; is comfortable and competent using electronic technology in collecting and recording patient health histories and dental charting; appropriate patient communication and management Works with appropriate individuals to implement and maintain the OHC's infection control policies and procedures. Serves as role model and mentor for students for infection control...

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 osteopathic-focused...

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 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...

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/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 - 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 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: Continuously prepares...

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...

Assistant/Associate Professor of Orthodontics R-0002261 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine seeks an orthodontist 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 didactic, pre-clinical and clinical orthodontic protocols and procedures, integrating evidence-based best practices with clinical patient care as well as guiding current research and scholarly activity in orthodontic therapy. The 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 orthodontics for patient care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Candidates must demonstrate a passion for dentistry and the application of orthodontic therapy didactic principles to preclinical and clinical patient care, a...

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 application process,...

Simulated Patient R-0002405 Joplin Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: In a clinical setting Simulated Patients will independently, consistently and accurately portrays specific emotions, behaviors and disease symptoms while interacting with students in the health care fields during simulated patient encounters designed to enable experiential learning and/or assessment of students' skills. Assesses student behaviors using standardized measurement tools, and participates in group training and/or mentorship of entry-level standardized patients. Requires appropriate SP attire and non-invasive physical examination(s) performed by trainees of all levels. Works varied hours on an on-call basis, as needed. ** Compensation $22 an hour ** Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To portray a patient in an accurate and standardized way To both observe and accurately document student performance on skills checklists To communicate with students in a straightforward...

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Dean of the College of Business, Communication, and Technology beginning July 1, 2026. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced academic administrator with a passion for innovation, student success, immersive learning, and community engagement. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience, a collaborative spirit, and the drive to elevate the college’s regional and national profile. We especially welcome applications from rising leaders—such as seasoned department chairs or associate deans—who are ready to take the next step in their careers. The College of Business, Communication, and Technology brings together the Plaster School of Business and the Departments of Communication, Mathematics, and Technology. The Plaster School of Business is AACSB accredited and the Industrial Engineering Technology Program within the Department of Technology is...

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...

Vice Dean, College of Dental Medicine R-0002603 Joplin Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: Kansas City University (KCU) is seeking a visionary, mission-driven, and collaborative leader to serve as the Vice Dean of the College of Dental Medicine at its Joplin, Missouri campus. The Vice Dean is a key member of the College's leadership team and is responsible for overseeing the academic and clinical operations of the dental program while advancing KCU's mission to improve the well-being of communities-especially in underserved and rural areas across southwest Missouri and the broader four-state region. The Vice Dean will support the Dean in implementing the strategic vision of the College, managing day-to-day academic and clinical operations, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to rural oral health, academic excellence, interprofessional education, and community-based clinical education....

Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacology R-0002652 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Kansas City University (KCU) is adding to our department of Basic Sciences in the College of Osteopathic Medicine at our campus in Joplin, Missouri. The Basic Science team and is seeking a new full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Pharmacology. We particularly seek an individual with multi-disciplinary expertise in Pharmacology, with higher emphasis in Pharmacology associated with infectious disease or oncology. 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 scholarly activities. Within your application materials, please include the three following documents: CV/Resume Letter of interest (cover letter) Summary of your teaching philosophy If...

Assistant/Associate Professor of Endodontics - Signing Bonus R-0002685 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: $25,000 Signing Bonus plus Relocation Assistance for full-time faculty Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine seeks an endodontist as full-time, clinical faculty for our new dental school in Joplin, Missouri. The faculty member will be responsible for the development of the didactic, pre-clinical and clinical endodontic protocols and procedures, integrating evidence-based best practices with clinical patient care as well as guiding current research and scholarly activity in endodontic therapy. The endodontic 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 endodontics for patient care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Candidates must demonstrate a passion for dentistry and the application...

Adjunct Instructor of Anesthesiology R-0002523 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Kansas City University seeks adjunct faculty for a new Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant Program in Joplin, Missouri. Faculty members play a critical role in the implementation of the program curriculum. Responsibilities include teaching course material in various settings, including the high-fidelity human-patient simulation lab, classroom (in person and synchronous virtual), and small group discussion. Faculty participate in curriculum improvements and student assessments to support student success and professional growth. Faculty also provide student advisement and hold regular office hours for academic support. Choice of topics include task trainer and high-fidelity simulation, POCUS, anesthesia monitors and machines, applied physics, preanesthetic evaluation and examination, cardiovascular and respiratory physiology, anesthesia pharmacology,...

Anatomy Laboratory Teaching Assistant R-0002589 Joplin Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine seeks an Anatomy Laboratory Teaching Assistant as full-time staff to prepare prosections, set up the laboratory for teaching, help in exam setup, coordinate, maintain, and supervise students engaged in Human Anatomy laboratory learning activities. The staff member shall have the responsibility of assisting the CDM anatomist in teaching activities and associated laboratory sessions, primarily for dental students. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the CDM anatomist, prepare anatomical specimens for instruction, assist in the logistics of instruction and evaluation, provide laboratory support in gross anatomy laboratories, assist with research activities, and perform other duties as assigned. The incumbent must be a motivated and engaged individual who is excited to contribute to an innovative and dynamic...