CLINICAL OR TENURE-TRACK - PERIODONTICS

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 Periodontal Residents and 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; and
• 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.

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.

PLEASE NOTE: If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will NOT cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage you to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.

• 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;
• Experience with hypothesis-driven research and/or scholarly activity.

• Eligibility to obtain a Moderate Sedation Permit issued by the Iowa Dental Board;
• PhD or equivalent;
• Clinical practice experience via private practice or academic environments;
• Demonstrated ability to develop new research programs; and
• Record of success in acquiring extramural grant support.

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