Preclinical Dentistry Simulation Faculty

Kansas City University; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine seeks a full-time General Dentist to serve as Core Simulation Faculty at the Joplin, Missouri campus. The role emphasizes pre-clinical education within the simulation lab, guiding students in foundational clinical skills, critical thinking, and professional competencies.

Ideal candidates are engaged educators with a passion for innovation in dental education, committed to preparing the next generation of dentists to provide patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree required.
• Current Missouri dental licensure or eligibility to obtain an unrestricted Missouri license.
• Prior teaching experience and/or advanced training in general or restorative dentistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise learning objectives and assessments for pre-clinical coursework.
• Actively participate in simulation clinic exercises.
• Deliver didactic and simulation-based instruction and demonstrations of procedures.
• Facilitate simulation clinic exercises and support student skill development.
• Supervise and facilitate standardized patient experiences and assess student performance.
• Provide formative and summative feedback to students.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure calibration and consistency in student assessment.
• Support students’ transition from pre-clinical to clinical care.

Skills

Teaching experience

Pre-clinical education

Interprofessional collaboration

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

DDS or DMD degree

Missouri dental license eligibility

Job description

Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine seeks a full-time General Dentist to serve as Core Simulation Faculty at the Joplin, Missouri campus. The role emphasizes pre-clinical education within the simulation lab, guiding students in foundational clinical skills, critical thinking, and professional competencies.

Ideal candidates are engaged educators with a passion for innovation in dental education, committed to preparing the next generation of dentists to provide patient-centered care.