Assistant/Associate Professor-Institute of Oral Health Research-Endodontics Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Assistant/Associate Professor-Institute of Oral Health Research-Endodontics School/College School of Dentistry
Title Assistant/Associate Professor-Institute of Oral Health Research-Endodontics
Assignment Category Full-Time
Rank Open Rank
Tenure Status Open Tenure
Payroll Status Faculty 12
Job Description The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry invites applications for four full time tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant, or Associate Professor level. Applicants should have a PhD or DDS/DMD/PhD (or equivalent degrees) and a record of productive postdoctoral training and accomplishment in one of the following areas (musculoskeletal biology, craniofacial genetics, oral microbiology & immunology). Ideal candidates will be collaborative scientists that bring new perspectives to the Institute of Oral Health Research. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an extramurally funded research program, and to participate in our graduate and dental student training programs through mentorship and teaching. The primary criteria for selection will be excellence and creativity in research and scholarship. UAB, a Carnegie R1 research university, had record high research grants and awards totaling $715 million in FY22 and ranked 28th in NIH funding in the United States. The School of Dentistry has consistently ranked among the top tier in

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funding. The Institute of Oral Health Research offers an outstanding work environment and enjoys a strong tradition of collaborative research with several schools and colleges at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The IOHR has strong research programs in skeletal development, epigenetics, oral cancer, oral microbiology and immunology, periodontal regeneration therapeutics and clinical periodontics, as well as outstanding university-wide facilities and resources available to support our faculty members and reaches across departmental boundaries. In addition, opportunities are available for participation in the UWIRC Center (https://www.uab.edu/research/home/uwirc/directory). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to actively participate in well-established PhD and DMD/PhD programs and the Graduate School Program in Biomedical Sciences, which includes 10 doctoral programs. Applicants should apply electronically using our secure website: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/17516.The application should include the candidates’ curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and 2-page description of research interests along with the names of three reference letter providers. Applications should be received by February 1, 2025, to ensure consideration. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. Further information may be obtained by visiting the IOHR website: https://www.uab.edu/dentistry/home/research Questions regarding the position description should be directed to the search committee chair, Amjad Javed, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, at javedauab.edu. For questions regarding the application or search process, please contact Kelsey Hoggatt at khoggattuab.edu. Required Qualifications Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. and/or DMD/DDS in a related field and strong interest or track record in Craniofacial Genetics, Skeletal Biology, Oral Microbiology & Immunology. Preferred Qualifications Posting Detail Information Posting Number F2554P
Open Date 12/11/2024
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Nondiscrimination Statement UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at Special Instructions to Applicants Pre-employment Background Check A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable) About University of Alabama at Birmingham To learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham click