Assistant Professor Tenure-Track, Prosthodontics

Teaching and Leadership

The successful candidate will bring expertise in all aspects of prosthodontics, contributing to the department's tradition of excellence in scholarship, education, clinical service, and community engagement. They will be expected to teach preclinical, clinical, and didactic courses to predoctoral dental students, assess their competencies, and shape a comprehensive curriculum using state-of-the-art and emerging technologies. They will also be responsible for course directorship and fostering collaboration within and beyond the dental school.

In addition to teaching, the candidate will engage in university service at the department, school, and university levels, including participation in departmental and school governance.

Research

The candidate will contribute to the department's research enterprise, which encompasses education, clinical patient care, dental materials, and implantology. They may also have opportunities to participate in the postdoctoral prosthodontic curriculum in the Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics.

Professional Development

The department supports professional growth for its team members through professional development opportunities. Faculty members at IUSD benefit from a dynamic learning environment that integrates teaching, research, clinical care, and community service.

Contact Information

The department can be reached for questions about the position or application process at: Wei-Shao Lin, DDS, MBA, MSAI, PhD, FACP
Professor Chair, Department of Prosthodontics
Indiana University School of Dentistry
weislin@iu.edu

Qualifications

• Full consideration will be given to candidates who meet the following requirements:
• Has a DDS/DMD or equivalent dental degree
• Has experience in prosthodontic patient care and digital workflows
• Has obtained or will obtain an unrestricted Indiana dental license or an Indiana dental faculty license by the time of appointment
• Has evidence of advanced training in Prosthodontics
• Has a Master’s degree (or other advanced academic degrees) in the fields of prosthodontics, implant dentistry, digital technology, or dental education
• Has a record of scholarly peer-reviewed publications related to prosthodontics, implant dentistry, digital technology, or dental education

Additional Qualifications

• It will be a bonus if you have:
• Board certification or board eligibility from the American Board of Prosthodontics
• A certificate of advanced education in Prosthodontics from a Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited program or Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC) accredited program
• A certificate in Maxillofacial Prosthetics from a program accredited by the Commission of Dental Accreditation
• Experience teaching at the predoctoral level
• PhD or other terminal degree(s)
• A record of internal or external research funding, and dissemination of research outcomes resulting from those funds

Salary and Rank

Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit the following supporting documents:

• A signed letter of intent that includes (1) a personal statement delineating your qualifications as well as (2) your present career achievements and (3) future interests
• Complete curriculum vitae
• Names of three professional references with contact information

When requested, submitted reference letters must be provided on letterhead stationery with the referee’s signature.

For best consideration, please apply by June 30, 2026. The expected start date is September 1, 2026.