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Clinical or Tenure-track Faculty - Preventive & Community Dentistry

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The University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/24/2026

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Job 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 Preventive & Community Dentistry .
Major responsibilities include:
  • Didactic instruction and clinical supervision in the Preventive clinic, Geriatrics & Special Needs clinics, and Geriatric Mobile Unit;
  • Providing/teaching continuing education courses in Preventive and/or Geriatrics & Special Needs dentistry;
  • Participation in the departmental intramural private practice; and
  • Scholarship to support and advance the specialty.
Tenure-track applicants must also:
  • Participate in research activities culminating in peer-reviewed publications and/or extramural grant support, etc.
The position is available December 31, 2026; screening begins immediately.
Applicants must have:
  • Licensed to practice dentistry in the in the State of Iowa or eligible for Faculty Permit issued by the Iowa Dental Board;
  • DDS/DMD (or equivalent);
  • Successful completion of a one-year advanced education program in Geriatrics and Special Needs Dentistry; and
  • Extensive, relevant experience providing comprehensive dental care to frail, compromised, institutionalized, underserved, or special needs adult patients.
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.
Desirable qualifications:
  • Clinical experience teaching Preventive and/or Geriatrics and Special Needs Dentistry in an academic environment;
  • Experience implementing curriculum and/or teaching innovations;
  • Established record of research in Dental Public Health, Preventive or Geriatrics and Special Needs Dentistry and/or record of success acquiring extramural grant support;
  • Experience providing didactic instruction and mentoring of dental public health Masters and PhD students; and
  • Certificate or Master's in Dental Public Health, or relevant discipline.
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/75932 , reference Req #75932 .