Faculty Open Rank (Tenure Track) - Oral Biology - College of Dentistry

About The Role

The Department of Oral Biology at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry is recruiting for a well-trained and energetic individual to lead the research program and the educational content in the area of oral, dental and craniofacial sciences with emphasis on oral microbiology, salivary biology and microbiome research.

The main tasks will be to build an innovative, collaborative, and well-funded research program, to develop and teach relevant content in predoctoral and graduate level courses and mentoring trainees in the MS and PhD Oral Sciences program.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain an externally funded, and independent research program focused on oral, dental, and craniofacial sciences with emphasis on oral microbiology, oral biofilm, salivary biology, microbiome research, and related areas that advance understanding of oral and systemic health, disease mechanisms, and therapeutic approaches.

Responsibilities

• Build an innovative, collaborative, and well-funded research program
• Develop and teach relevant content in predoctoral and graduate level courses
• Mentor trainees in the MS and PhD Oral Sciences program
• Assist with course development and assessment tools, particularly as lead content expert in the above-mentioned areas

Requirements

• A Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in oral biology, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, dentistry, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated experience in oral microbiology, salivary biology, microbiome science, host–microbe interactions, or related areas of oral, dental, and craniofacial research
• Exemplary records of publications and research grants
• Special consideration will be given to candidates who have one or more existing/transferable NIH funding
• Dual training clinician-scientists (i.e., DDS, DMD, or equivalent degree, and PhD degree) are preferred

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in relevant field
• Experience in oral microbiology, salivary biology, microbiome science, host–microbe interactions, or related areas of oral, dental, and craniofacial research
• Strong publication record and research grant history
• Preference for dual training clinician-scientists

Skills

• Research skills
• Teaching skills
• Collaborative skills
• Grant writing skills

Benefits

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. These include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Pay

The budgeted salary range for the position is $120,000 to $190,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified.