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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Assistant or Associate Professor in Orofacial Pain
Requisition Number
FE04788
Working Title
Department Name
7A860:Division of Orofacial Pain
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
• D.M.D. or D.D.S. degree from a CODA-accredited institution, or proof of graduation from a non-CODA-accredited dental school with evidence that the degree makes the candidate eligible to practice dentistry in the jurisdiction from which the applicant graduated.
• Certificate in Orofacial Pain from an institution accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Orofacial Pain.
• Eligible for an unrestricted or faculty-limited Kentucky dental license.
Required Related Experience
1 Year
Required License/Registration/Certification
. Certificate in Orofacial Pain from an institution accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Orofacial Pain.
• Eligible for an unrestricted or faculty-limited Kentucky dental license.
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry is seeking applications for Assistant or Associate Professor in the Orofacial Pain. This is a full time, 12-month assignment period, Clinical Title Series, tenure track eligible position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Exceptional benefits are provided for this position which can be reviewed at the following link: Insurance and retirement benefits | UK Human Resources (uky.edu)The anticipated start date for this assignment is July 1, 2026.
This is a Clinical Title Series position in the College of Dentistry, Department of Oral Health Science, Division of Orofacial Pain and the COHR. This individual will provide high-quality clinical care in the diagnosis and management of complex orofacial pain conditions, including temporomandibular disorders, neuropathic pain, headaches, and sleep-related breathing disorders, as the primary focus of their appointment. The individual will supervise and mentor students in the orofacial pain programs, in clinical patient care, emphasizing interprofessional approaches and collaborative management.
In addition, the individual will participate in interdisciplinary or interprofessional seminars and case conferences, engage in scholarly activity consistent with their professional goals and program needs, and contribute to professional service within the College, University, and the broader profession. This position strengthens the College's mission of providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education, and interprofessional collaboration in the field of orofacial pain.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The faculty member reports directly to the Division Chief of Orofacial Pain and serves as a faculty member of that division in the Department of Oral Health Science. The scope of the position includes:
1. Provide high-quality diagnosis and management of complex orofacial pain conditions, including temporomandibular disorders, neuropathic pain, headaches, and sleep-related breathing disorders.
2. Supervise and mentor students in the orofacial pain programs, in clinical patient care, emphasizing interprofessional approaches and collaborative management.
3. Participate in interdisciplinary or interprofessional seminars and case conferences.
4. Engage in scholarly activity consistent with professional goals and program needs, including collaborative projects, clinical case studies, or other research initiatives.
5. Participate in continuing education courses and present at local, national, or international meetings.
6. Actively serve on division, departmental, college, and university committees.
7. Participate in professional development and maintain current expertise in orofacial pain and related disciplines.
General Qualifications:
• D.M.D. or D.D.S. degree from a CODA-accredited institution, or proof of graduation from a non-CODA-accredited dental school with evidence that the degree makes the candidate eligible to practice dentistry in the jurisdiction from which the applicant graduated.
• Certificate in Orofacial Pain from an institution accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Orofacial Pain.
• Eligible for an unrestricted or faculty-limited Kentucky dental license.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Clinical
Percent of Time and Effort (figures are approximations only and are subject to change based on the needs of the division and institution):
Instruction/Teaching 2-5%
Scholarly Activity 2-5%
Service (direct patient care) 85-95%
Professional Development 2-5%
Total 100%
Appointment and Promotion Criteria:
Clinical Faculty (Clinical Title Series), from UKDC Promotion and Tenure guidelines
Assistant Professor
• DMD/DDS or other professional clinical degree, with important commitment to clinical service and academic community.
• Evidence of or potential for a high level of clinical competence in a clinical area and use of innovative approaches, technologies, instrumentation, or systems of patient care in a clinical discipline.
• Evidence of or potential for recognition by peers and patients as an excellent clinician.
• Evidence of or potential for developing a leadership role in a clinical division or discipline and active participation in local, regional, or national professional clinical organizations.
• Evidence of or potential for recognition by dental students, residents, fellows, continuing dental education attendees, affiliated health professionals, and peers for excellence in clinical teaching.
Associate Professor
• Evidence of or potential for recognition by dental students, residents, fellows, continuing dental education attendees, affiliated health professionals, and peers for excellence in clinical teaching.
• Provides service to the college, university academic community, and/or profession on committees, boards, programs, or centers.
• Development of greater than local reputation in clinical practice and emerging reputation as an authority in a clinical field.
• Continuing evidence of peer recognition as an excellent clinical teacher at regional level.
• Demonstrated creative contributions to the instructional and clinical service programs of the University, and/or has scholarly activities of important or original clinical investigations appropriate for the research allocation described on the individual's DOE.
Professor
• Outstanding service as associate professor at UKCD (or its equivalent elsewhere) with important accomplishments as clinician and teacher, as well as service to academic community supported through contracts, grants or clinical income.
• Evidence of advancement of skills/knowledge in the field as recognized by peers, programs, certification or advanced degree(s).*
• Significant leadership role in provision of dental health care.
• Development of national reputation for excellence in clinical practice, and as an authority in a clinical field.
• Established recognition as an outstanding clinical teacher beyond regional level.
• Scholarly activities of important and original clinical investigations appropriate for the research allocation described on the individual's DOE.
* In a discipline that aligns with the needs of the Department or College.
These guidelines are to be used in conjunction with the definitions and examples of scholarship and excellence, and the Statements of Evidence provided in the College of Dentistry Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure procedures.
The University of Kentucky's Statement on Benefits: Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees' retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Inquiries regarding the position may be submitted via email to Dr. Isabel Moreno-Hay, Division Chief of Orofacial Pain at imo226@uky.edu.
Interested applicants should submit an application along with:
• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three references when prompted in the application
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Teaching, Mentoring, Clinical Care, Collaboration, Administration, Supervision, Scholarship, Research
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
• Demonstrated expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex orofacial pain conditions, including temporomandibular disorders, neuropathic pain, headaches, and sleep-related breathing disorders.
• Strong record of direct patient care and interest in building a comprehensive clinical practice within the College of Dentistry.
• Experience providing care in an interprofessional or multidisciplinary setting, collaborating with colleagues in medicine, psychology, physical therapy, and related health fields.
• Commitment to high-quality patient-centered care with demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor students in a clinical setting.
• Evidence of participation in scholarly or research activity, including case reports, clinical studies, or collaborative projects.
• Experience in classroom or clinical teaching at the predoctoral and/or postdoctoral level.
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
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