Description
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 Operative Dentistry.
Major responsibilities include:
- clinical and didactic teaching at the pre- and post-doctoral levels;
- participation in the collegiate intramural faculty practice;
- scholarly activity, and service.
Tenure track applicants must also conduct research and mentor pre-and post-doctoral student research.
The position is available January 12, 2026; screening begins immediately.
Academic rank, track, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, or associational preferences.
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- DDS/DMD or equivalent;
- By the time of appointment, MS degree or completion of advanced clinical training in Operative/Restorative Dentistry;
- Pre-doctoral or post-doctoral teaching experience;
- Documented experience in minimally invasive dentistry and cariology;
- Record of high-quality clinical care; and
- Evidence of collaborative academic achievements.
Tenure-track applicants must also have:
- Record of research accomplishments; and
- Experience mentoring students commensurate with time following completion of advanced education.
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.
HIGHLY Desirable qualification:
- Documented experience in esthetics and CAD/CAM technology.
Desirable qualifications:
- Documented experience in biomaterials;
- Documented research experience; and
- PhD in Oral Science or related area.
