Digital Mobile Dental – Rural Health Transformational Project

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky's Rural Health Transformational Project seeks a Clinical Title Series Faculty member to lead clinical care and education for a Mobile Dental Unit delivering digitally fabricated dentures in rural Eastern Kentucky. The role requires collaboration with college leadership, partners, students, residents, and local stakeholders to advance oral health outcomes.

The position emphasizes clinical leadership, patient care, and development of interprofessional education within a

Qualifications

• DMD or DDS degree from a CODA accredited institution (or equivalent) and eligibility to practice dentistry.
• Experience in dental practice.
• Eligibility to receive an unrestricted Kentucky dental license or Kentucky dental faculty license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care and fabricate prosthetics using Mobile Dental Unit/clinic settings.
• Support Mobile Dental Unit operations and engage in community outreach.
• Contribute to program development, data collection, quality improvement, and scholarly activities.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient care

Educational activities

Community engagement

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

DMD / DDS degree

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Digital Mobile Dental - Rural Health Transformational Project

Requisition Number

FE05024

Department Name

7A880:Division of Public Health Dent

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Type of Position

Faculty

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status

Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

DMD or DDS degree from a CODA accredited institution or proof of graduation from a non- CODA accredited dental school and evidence that the degree makes the candidate eligible to practice dentistry in the jurisdiction from which the applicant graduated.

Required Related Experience

Experience in dental practice

Required License/Registration/Certification

Evidence that the candidate is eligible to receive an unrestricted Kentucky dental license or a Kentucky dental faculty license.

Job Summary

The Rural Health Transformational Project ( RHTP ) is a strategic initiative designed to improve access to comprehensive oral health services, enhance interprofessional education, and strengthen the healthcare workforce in rural and underserved communities throughout Eastern Kentucky. A key component of the project is the operation and expansion of a Mobile Dental Unit ( MDU ) that delivers digitally fabricated dentures to underserved populations across the service region.

This Clinical Title Series Faculty position is required to provide clinical leadership, patient care services, educational activities, community engagement, and support for Mobile Dental Unit operations in support of the Rural Health Transformational Project. The faculty member will work collaboratively with College of Dentistry leadership, community partners, healthcare providers, students, residents, and stakeholders to advance the oral health objectives of the project and improve the health outcomes of rural populations.

Primary Funding Source

Rural Health Transformational Project ( RHTP )

This position is supported by external grant funding and is expected to continue through the duration of the grant, currently funded for a five-year period, subject to funding availability.

Responsibilities

• The individual in this position will work closely with the Department of Oral Health Science, the Center for Rural Health at Hazard, and Rural Health Transformational Project leadership to develop and maintain clinical, community-based, and Mobile Dental Unit oral health initiatives throughout the service region.
• Primary responsibilities include providing direct patient care and delivery of digitally fabricated prosthetics through mobile clinical and/or fixed-site settings, supporting Mobile Dental Unit operations, participating in community outreach activities, assisting with program development, and engaging in scholarly and service activities consistent with a Clinical Title Series faculty appointment.
• The faculty member is expected to establish productive working relationships with a broad range of constituencies including dental and medical faculty, healthcare professionals, community organizations, local health departments, school systems, hospital administrators, government agencies, and regional leaders. The individual will contribute to the advancement of innovative care delivery models, including the Mobile Dental Unit, and participate in activities that support the sustainability and growth of the Rural Health Transformational Project. Working directly with administrative staff, the faculty member is expected to participate in data collection, quality improvement, outcomes assessment, and reporting activities related to Mobile Dental Unit services. Additionally, the faculty member is responsible for ensuring Mobile Dental Unit activities comply with applicable clinical, operational, safety, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

Distribution of Effort (DOE)

Instruction 0%, Research and Scholarly, Activity 5%, Service 75-85% Patient Care and Clinical Instruction (including Mobile Dental Unit activities, Administration 5-10% Rural Health Transformational Project and Mobile Dental Unit Administration/Community Engagement, & Professional Development 5%.

Clinical Title Series - Non-Tenure Track

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 many 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.

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled Yes

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