38 University of Kansas jobs found

Billing and Collection Specialist R-0002766 Joplin Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: The Billing and Collection Specialist works inside the Oral Health Center and is responsible for dental billing and collections along with providing exceptional customer service to our patients. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Greets and assists patients warmly, ensuring a positive experience Answers phone calls, addresses inquiries, and provides information about dental services Collects patient payments, issues receipts, and maintains accurate financial records Updates and maintains patient records in the practice management software Verifies insurance eligibility, coverage and benefits for patients Accurately prepares and submits dental claims with supporting documents in a timely manner Audits correct dental codes are linked to the procedure Monitors claims before filing Follows up on unpaid claims and ensure timely collection of payments from insurance...

Simulation Coordinator R-0002765 Kansas City Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: The Simulation Program Coordinator is responsible for the daily operations of the SIMPACT department, including comprehensive planning, scheduling, and coordination of simulation-based activities. This role ensures adherence to SIMPACT policies, current simulation best practices, and safety standards. The coordinator provides essential administrative and departmental support, including documentation management, report generation, and interdepartmental workflow coordination to ensure smooth and effective program operation. The role also contributes to broader departmental engagement through participation in student interviews and KCU service initiatives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage and maintain the SIMPACT schedule-including OSCEs, simulation sessions, classroom activities, and special events-in alignment with SIMPACT policies and program needs Serve as 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...

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...

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 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 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:...

Director of Bioethics R-0002469 Kansas City Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Kansas City University (KCU) is searching for a Director of Bioethics. The successful candidate will be a scholar who provides intellectual and administrative leadership for the Bioethics faculty on the Kansas City and Joplin campuses. This leader is an ethicist and humanist with relevant academic credentials and experience in Bioethics. The Director will be responsible for academic programming and administrative operations for sustaining and growing the Master of Arts in Bioethics (MA Bioethics) program. The director will lead efforts in creating a stand-alone MA Bioethics program. The Director will participate in teaching and ensure the delivery of the MA Bioethics degree as well as the integration and delivery of Bioethics content into all degree programs and affiliated educational programs of KCU. The Director will demonstrate excellence in leadership, program development,...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

Associate Vice President for Campus Planning and Facilities R-0002665 Kansas City Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: KCU is partnering with OMNI to conduct the search for Associate Vice President for Campus Planning and Facilities. Formal interest is accepted using this link: http://searchcareers-omniemployment.icims.com/jobs/4542/associate-vice-president-for-campus-planning-and-facilities/job KCU is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as Associate Vice President (AVP) for Campus Planning & Facilities . This role will provide vision and direction for all aspects of KCU's campus planning, design, construction, facilities management, and real estate operations across multiple campuses. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide analytical support for campus growth and expansion planning. Advise key stakeholders on facility design, long-term functionality, open space preservation, sustainability, historic preservation,...

Assistant Director of Predoctoral Education - College of Dental Medicine R-0002707 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: The Assistant Director of Predoctoral Education provides leadership and oversight for the design, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) curriculum. As a licensed dentist and academic leader, the Assistant Director works in close collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Integrated Learning to ensure that the predoctoral program provides students with a rigorous, integrated, and competency-based educational experience. This position is responsible for overseeing competency assessment processes, rubric design, review, and calibration, course syllabi review, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. The Assistant Director serves as a resource and mentor to faculty in matters of teaching, assessment, and educational methodology while helping manage the administrative...

Director of University Events R-0002718 Kansas City Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: The Director of University Events is responsible for planning and executing all onsite and offsite events sponsored by and in collaboration with all departments within Kansas City University. This role manages and oversees event operations. Duties include establishing event plans and themes, budgets, contacting and selecting speakers and arranging for their travel when necessary, negotiating hotel blocks for major events, oversight of event specific catering, security, publicity, materials, and equipment; negotiating with vendors; negotiating and reviewing contracts for approval by legal and finance; processing billing; conducting event briefings and debriefings. This position will manage and coordinate University signature events on two campuses, including but not limited to commencement ceremonies, white coating ceremonies and pinning ceremonies. Additional responsibility in...