[2] Ranked Assistant/Associate Clinical Professors of Endodontics / UMKC School of Dentistry
Quick facts
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Background
- MD / physician
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3087 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
SCHOOL of DENTISTRY
Department of Endodontics
The UMKC School of Dentistry, founded in 1881, is the only public dental school in Missouri and Kansas, offering eight fully accredited programs, including advanced education in general dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, and orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Located on UMKC's Health Sciences Campus alongside the Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing and Health Studies, the School provides outstanding education, extensive hands-on clinical training, and real-world community service. Each year, students and faculty deliver care to more than 56,000 patients, while shaping the future of oral health through innovation in teaching, research, and clinical practice. About Us - UMKC School of Dentistry | UMKC
UMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie Research Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The UMKC Dental School is a partner of the UMKC Health Sciences District. The District strives to be a premier academic health district, engaging in cutting-edge biomedical research and entrepreneurship, delivering state-of-the-science health care, and educating the next generation of health care professionals. UMKC provides unique opportunities for research and health care collaboration across its Schools of: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing & Health Studies, and Pharmacy as well as University Health physicians, regional health care institutions, and the University of Missouri System's NextGen Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center.
Endodontics - Advanced Education Programs - Academic Programs - UMKC School of Dentistry | UMKC
Job Description
The UMKC School of Dentistry seeks to fill two faculty positions in the Department of Endodontics at the rank of Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor. Opportunity for ranked promotion is provided.
The faculty will have primary responsibilities in the education and clinical supervision of DDS students in the field of Endodontics. There is an opportunity for additional compensation in clinical practice for qualified candidates.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
DDS or DMD degree or a foreign equivalent professional dental degree
Demonstrated clinical experience in contemporary endodontic diagnosis and treatment, including root canal therapy, endodontic retreatment, and management of pulpal and periapical disease, with the ability to teach and supervise predoctoral dental students in a clinical environment.
Applicants must be eligible for and obtain the appropriate Missouri Dental License prior to starting their employment. For more information about licensing, visit https://pr.mo.gov/.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of advanced training in endodontics.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience and evidence of success in externally funded research. This is a 12-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (0.8 - 1.0 FTE) non-tenure track faculty appointment, eligible for ranked promotion.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, tuition discounts at all 4 UM System campuses for full-time employees and qualifying dependents, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Our academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.
Application Materials
For consideration, you must apply online at Careers - Human Resources | University of Missouri-Kansas City, click Academic Positions/Prospective Employees (Job Opening ID 61212).
- Complete the job application including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, questionnaire, and current contact information.
- Application materials
- Letter of interest which provides your qualifications and experience for a ranked clinical faculty position
- Curriculum vitae
- Names, complete and current contact information for at least 5 professional references
- These references can remain confidential for most of the application process.
- If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu .
- For questions and correspondence about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number including job identification number 61212.
- Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816) 235-6910.
Handling of Application Materials
After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department and faculty in all departments involved.
Application Deadline
Review of applications begins upon receipt; the position remains open until a qualified candidate is hired.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates currently in the United States in H-1B status or other work-authorized status.
Other Information
UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with surrounding urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life. University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City is a multifarious and vibrant community with an affordable cost of living. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!) and health science research engagement for both campuses. As one of the largest cities in Missouri, we are home to national championship sports teams, a rich history of cultural arts and music, NASCAR racing, a new international airport, and a community that is very engaged with and supportive of our university initiatives. Our beautiful state has rolling hills, rivers, lakes, and long bike/hiking trails for those that enjoy time in the great outdoors, all within an easy drive. Kansas City offers something for everyone! Visit Kansas City: Find Events, Things to Do & More
UMKC is proud to be "Kansas City's university," and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.
Visa sponsorship record
No public sponsorship records foundWe didn't find H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or green card (PERM) filings under the name University of Missouri Kansas City in the Department of Labor and USCIS data. That doesn't mean the job can't be sponsored — the company may file under a different legal name, be new to sponsorship, or sponsor a visa that isn't in these datasets (for example H-2B or J-1).
Tip: ask the recruiter early, in writing, which visa they sponsor and whether they cover the legal and filing fees.
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021) — estimated from the job title.
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Dentist” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Dentists, General · Kansas City, MO-KS. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $110,510 | ~15% |
| Level II | $153,920 | ~31% |
| Level III | $197,350 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $240,760 | ~61% |
The listing has no salary, so we can't place it on a wage level. Ask the employer which wage level they'd file at: Level III–IV registrations get 3–4 entries in the H-1B lottery.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.