Tenure Track: Associate Professor

About the role

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Associate Professor position starting September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop, nurture, and lead a vigorous, independent research program in biomedical sciences with an emphasis on tissue engineering and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) regeneration.
• Collaborate and support basic scientific research from the lens of tissue engineering, particularly in the use of maxillofacial regeneration and secure external funding through grants and partnerships to support innovation.
• Participate in teaching for undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses in dental and biomedical sciences.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the department’s educational programs through innovative teaching strategies and active participation in the development of curriculum.
• Service is expected at the university, college, and departmental level.

Requirements

• Hold a DDS/DMD degree or equivalent degree.
• Hold a PhD degree in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Complete an ADA-accredited Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program.
• Be Board certified or Board eligible with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Be eligible for a Texas Dental License.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated level of authority in an area of expertise with participation in higher order service opportunities at the local, state, national and/or international level.
• Noteable emphasis on research activities.
• Lessed initial effort towards teaching and service to safeguard efforts to establish their laboratory within the first year of hire.
• Subsequently, effort will be adjusted to include a balance of teaching and service to strengthen activities required for advancement and promotion within the College and Texas A&M University.

Skills

• Strong research background in tissue engineering and temporomandibular (TMJ) regeneration.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Contact

To apply, interested candidates must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/189027. For questions related to this position, please contact Rebecca Davis via email at rdav17@tamu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.