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The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry is seeking applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the academic rank of assistant, associate, or full Professor in the Department of Oral Health Practice, to serve as Chief of the Division of Restorative Dentistry.

As our growth in the areas of education, service and clinical care has been accelerating during the last two years, we are turning now our attention into building up our faculty membership. Responsibilities will include oversight of the operative dental curriculum, mentoring division faculty, as well as some clinical and didactic teaching. The College is looking for an individual with strong clinical skills and research background to provide leadership for its restorative dentistry program. Private practice experience is also desirable. Applicants must have a DDS/DMD from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation or equivalent, and preferably additional training in operative dentistry. The applicant should qualify for an unrestricted or faculty-limited Kentucky dental license. Teaching experience and board certification in operative dentistry are desirable.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

To apply, please attach a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. Also provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the application. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.

Inquiries regarding the position may be submitted via email to Dr. Robert Kovarik, Senior Associate Dean at rekova2@uky.edu. Please note that, to be considered an applicant for this position, you must submit an application via UK's online employment system.