The University of Iowa’s College of Dentistry is conducting a search for a full-time clinical or tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Periodontics. Major responsibilities include: Preparing and delivering course lectures and seminars for dental residents/students; Clinical supervision of predoctoral dental students during Periodontal procedures; Inter-disciplinary collaboration; Research and scholarly activity; Presenting at national/international meetings and publishing scholarly articles or peer-reviewed publications; Mentoring residents/dental students’ research; Participation in dental service plan (faculty practice); Engaging in service activities at the departmental, collegiate, university, local, and national committees; Maintaining current knowledge of periodontics by taking continuing education courses; Tenure-track applicants are also expected to obtain extramural research funding and mentor/supervise post-doctoral scholars in research projects. The position is available July 31, 2024; screening begins immediately.
Applicants must have:
- D.D.S./D.M.D. or equivalent;
- By time of appointment, completion of a CODA/CDAC-accredited advanced training program in Periodontics;
- By time of appointment, licensed in the State of Iowa or eligible for Faculty Permit issued by the Iowa Dental Board;
- Board Certification/Eligibility in Periodontics; and
- Experience with hypothesis-driven research and/or scholarly activity.
Desirable qualifications:
- PhD or equivalent;
- Clinical practice experience via private practice or academic environments;
- Demonstrated ability to develop new research programs;
- Record of success in acquiring extramural grant support; and
- Eligibility to obtain a Moderate Sedation Permit issued by the Iowa Dental Board.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.
Academic rank, track, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Learn more and/or apply at Jobs@UIowa at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/75286, reference Req #75286.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
