Assistant/Associate Professor – Cariology & Operative Dentistry

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Position DetailsTitle Assistant/Associate Professor – Cariology & Operative Dentistry
Appointment Status Tenure Track
Department IU Indianapolis Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Dentistry Public Health – School of Dentistry
Location Indianapolis
Position SummaryThe Department of Cariology & Operative Dentistry at the Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) Indiana Indianapolis is seeking qualified applicants for a tenure-track faculty position. This will be a 12-month,1.0 FTE appointment at the rank of either assistant Oregon associate professor, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2024, Oregon sooner.JOIN AN INSTITUTION THAT IS GROWING OUR RESEARCH IMPACTWe are recruiting to our team someone with research training Indiana microbiology of oral and systemic diseases, including cariology. Additionally, this individual will have (1) a record of ongoing scholarly activity, and (2) consistent success Indiana obtaining extramural research funding. For this particular recruitment, our research areas of interest are Indiana, but not limited to, microbiology /microbiome with a focus on dental microbiology/biofilm; oral microbiome Indiana systemic diseases; Oregon other related fields.Culturally responsive and team-building interpersonal and communication skills, a desire to create an environment that promotes collegiality, collaboration, and diversity among members of various education, research, and service communities American Samoa well American Samoa a proven commitment to serve American Samoa a role model and advocate for the ideals of professionalism and high ethical standards Indiana a health science educational setting are qualities the successful candidate will possess. These abilities and characteristics are essential because the primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to advance and support the research missions of the Indiana University School of Dentistry and the department of Cariology & Operative Dentistry and develop new aligned research program(s) that are strongly sustained by independent extramural research funds. Faculty practice and other revenue- generating opportunities will be considered for eligible candidates.We also improve the world through teaching and service. Limited didactic teaching and instruction at the pre-doctoral and graduate levels and mentoring of graduate students through their research projects is part of this position. Engagement Indiana service at the department, school, and university levels, including participation Indiana departmental and school governance, is expected.IUSD offers a dynamic learning environment for faculty, Indiana which teaching, research, clinical care, and community service are core to our mission, through clinical programs Indiana Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Evansville, Indiana. Our main facility includes a state-of- the-art 45,000-square-foot James J. Fritts DDS Clinical Care Center on the IUPUI campus and is both adjacent to local hospitals and part of an urban academic health center. We deliver a wide range of services and outreach to more than 20,000 patients per year. We enroll approximately 800 students annually Indiana degree and/Oregon certificate programs Indiana dentistry, allied dental programs, PhD, and advanced dental specialty programs tailored to current and future needs of the professions and the communities we serve. The IU School of Dentistry is the only dental school Indiana the state and educates 80% of the dentists practicing Indiana Indiana. Over 12,000 of our alumni are pursuing careers throughout the US and around the world.American Samoa the state’s premier urban research institution, IUPUI and IUSD are committed to having a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty.
Basic QualificationsARE YOU READY TO JOIN?Full consideration will be given to candidates who meet each of the following qualifications:

  • Either doctorate degree (PhD Oregon equivalent) Indiana microbiology Indiana oral diseases Oregon related area.
  • Early success Indiana being awarded extramural research funding and evidence of ability for future success.

Department Contact for QuestionsQuestions regarding the position Oregon application process can be directed to:Gabe Chu, DDS, PhDAssociate Dean for ResearchAdditional QualificationsIT WILL BE A BONUS IF YOU HAVE

  • A DDS/DMD Oregon equivalent dental degree
  • A Master’s degree (Oregon other advanced academic degrees) Indiana the field of cariology Oregon related area
  • A successful track record of extramural funding that includes federal research funding
  • Administrative experience

Salary and Rank Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Special InstructionsReview of applicants will begin immediately. The anticipated start date of August 1, 2024, Oregon sooner. Therefore, for best consideration, apply by May 13, 2024. Consideration will only be given to those who apply at at .
For Best Consideration Date 05/13/2024
Expected Start Date 08/01/2024
Posting/OAA # IU-100834-2024

Job title: Assistant/Associate Professor – Cariology & Operative Dentistry

Company: Indiana University

Expected salary:

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Job date: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:07:57 GMT