21 psychology jobs found in Joplin

Talent Acquisition Specialist R-0003015 Joplin Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports Kansas City University's recruitment efforts, focusing on operational and support staff positions and student employees. This position manages assigned requisitions throughout the recruitment life cycle, from initiation through candidate selection, offers, and onboarding coordination. The Specialist partners with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, attract qualified candidates, and support timely hiring and a positive, inclusive candidate experience. Responsibilities include proactive sourcing, talent pipeline development, accurate recruitment documentation, and compliance with KCU's Talent Acquisition Standards. Through effective communication, workload management, and continuous improvement, the Specialist helps meet the University's workforce needs and support consistent, high-quality hiring outcomes. Essential Duties...

Learning Specialist - Joplin R-0003007 Joplin Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: The Learning Specialist assists with the University's learning enhancement program, serves as a learning support resource for students and faculty across KCU colleges and programs, and helps ensure effective delivery of student learning services. The position works collaboratively under the direction of the Director of Learning Enhancement to ensure access to learning support is integrated, responsive, and equitably available to students across the University. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Engage students individually and through group learning activities, providing evidence-based strategies related to learning processes, knowledge acquisition, retention, retrieval, application, and self-regulated learning Apply evidence-informed principles of learning, cognition, memory, metacognition, knowledge acquisition, retrieval, and self-regulated learning when supporting...

Assistant/Associate Professor of Physiology R-0002986 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Kansas City University seeks an Assistant/ Associate Professor as full-time biomedical sciences faculty to teach physiology for the Joplin campus programs, including the College of Dental Medicine and the new Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program in the College of Health Professions. The incumbent will be responsible for contributing to the development of the biomedical sciences teaching and implementing it through interactive pedagogy designed for the adult learner. The Colleges' educational program integrates topics of foundational biological sciences with systems-based, clinically-focused case studies. 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...

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) R-0002971 Joplin Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine seeks a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) in Joplin, Missouri. The RDH will be responsible for general clinic administrative work, maintenance and support of the clinical faculty, dental students and performance of clinical dental hygiene procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Practices clinical dental hygiene according to the Missouri Dental Practice Act Administers local anesthesia and takes of radiographs Maintains patient records using an electronic health record, including documenting examination findings, procedures, and clinical recommendations Sterilizes dental instruments and equipment, restock treatment areas, and maintain materials and supplies as needed Participates in maintenance of patient safety and quality assurance measures Serves as educator and mentor to students Delivers...

Assistant Director of Student Activities R-0002969 Joplin Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: The Assistant Director of Student Activities supports the planning, coordination, and execution of student club events, activities, and programs for KCU-Joplin students. Collects and accurately preserves data on student club events and outcomes, and collaboratively supports all Student Services events, activities, and administrative responsibilities within the department of Student Affairs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Supports Student Events and Activities - Assist in the development, coordination, and implementation of student club and special interest group events, programs, and activities: Assists the Director of Student Affairs with club communications regarding idea formation, problem-solving, planning, marketing, and budgeting to create beneficially successful club events, speakers, and volunteer activities Serves as a liaison with various...

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 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...

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/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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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,...