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University of Missouri-Kansas City

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Kansas City, United States
501–600th in World University Rankings 2026
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About the University of Missouri-Kansas City

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The University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public urban research university located on the Missouri side of Kansas City. Established nearly a century ago, the university is recognised for its small class sizes, highly engaged faculty and strong commitment to widening access to higher education.

Today the university serves over 15,000 students drawn from all 50 US states and more than 80 countries. It offers over 400 student groups and a wide range of academic programmes. It also offers study abroad opportunities.

Around 80 per cent of undergraduates receive scholarships or grants, with nearly US$206 million awarded in financial aid last year.

From 2018 to 2022, spending on research almost doubled to US$53 million. Fundraising has also grown a lot, with US$94 million raised last year, exceeding goals.

The university comprises two main campuses: Volker Campus and Health Sciences Campus, both located in Kansas City. Student services include on-campus accommodation, health and wellness support, fitness and recreation facilities, and transport options such as shuttle buses, bike rentals and city buses.

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Key Student Statistics

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gender ratio
Student gender ratio
58 F : 42 M (1)
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International student percentage
13% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
12.3 (1)
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Student total
9605 (1)

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Masaryk University

Czech Republic, Brno

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Department:Department of Stomatology – Faculty of Medicine Deadline: 24 Jul 2026 Start date: by agreement Job type: part-time Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University appoints aselection procedure for the position Instructorof the Department of Stomatology of the Faculty of Medicine MU (with shorter working hours) The Department of Stomatology is ajoint workplace of the Medical Faculty of MU and the University Hospital at St. Anny, which, in addition to medical activities, carries out educational, scientific and research activities. In the field of education, it provides mainly practical training in medical and other health disciplines. You can also learn more about us on ourwebsite,FacebookorInstagram. The scope of your work will be: participation in theoretical and practical teaching at the workplace preparation of the study and teaching materials involvement in research and development activities share in the organizational provision of research and pedagogical activities, incl. related administration Required qualification: Completed university education in the medical field (with the title MD) or equivalent education attained abroad Professional experience in the given field, teaching experience an advantage Capability of independent professional and research work including publishing activities Fluent Czech (spoken and written) Fluent English (spoken and written) Active approach, initiative and willingness for further education Moral integrity Aprerequisite for the position of instructor is employment at FNUSA We offer: Work in an inspiring intellectual environment Involvement in teaching in aunique simulation centre Professional growth and the possibility of continuous education employee benefits (8 weeks holiday, supplementary pension insurance, free vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis and more) Start date:by agreement How to apply: Send your application by the above-written deadline -please use the link in the Electronic Application section (see below). Your application must include the following documents: a structured CV, an overview of scientific and publishing activities, photocopies of qualification papers and diplomas, contact information of at least two references (name, position, telephone number). After successfully sending your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation by e-mail. You can request more information from Mrs. Kožíšková B.A. by e-mail: jolana.koziskova@med.muni.cz. According to the amendment to the Vlog Act(§ 70 odst. 5)the winning candidate is obliged to inform the employer of any concurrent employment at another university or research institution (more here:Ohlasovani_soubeznych_PP.pdf).

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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Hong Kong


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University of Vienna

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

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Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov


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University of Vienna

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Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov


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24 Jun 2026

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