The University of Iowa’s College of Dentistry is conducting a search for a full-time tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Orthodontics.  The position is available August 31, 2026; screening begins immediately. 

Major responsibilities include: 

• participate and provide didactic teaching in the undergraduate and graduate orthodontic programs;
• oversee the treatment of patients in the orthodontics graduate clinic, including craniofacial anomalies and/or special needs patients;
• teach undergraduate and graduate level courses;
• treatment of private patients in the faculty practice; and
• conduct and develop research/scholarly activity to advance the specialty.                                    

The position is available August 31, 2026; screening begins immediately. 

Applicants must have: 

• DDS/DMD or equivalent;
• completion of a CODA-accredited advanced education program in Orthodontics;
• an advanced research degree (PhD, DSc, ScD, or equivalent);
• at least one year clinical training/experience providing treatment for craniofacial anomalies in addition to completion of Orthodontic Residency; and
• demonstrated scholarly/professional growth commensurate with time following completion of advanced degree.

Desirable qualifications:

• Board Certification/Eligibility in Orthodontics;
• demonstrated clinical competency in treating a large number of orthodontics patients including surgical orthodontics patients and patients with craniofacial anomalies;
• demonstrated excellence in research as evidenced by publications in high impact peer reviewed journals; and
• record of effective clinical and classroom teaching.

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.   

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Learn more and/or apply at Jobs@UIowa at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/75933, reference Req #75933. 

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Applicants must have: 

• DDS/DMD or equivalent;
• completion of a CODA-accredited advanced education program in Orthodontics;
• an advanced research degree (PhD, DSc, ScD, or equivalent);
• at least one-year clinical training/experience providing treatment for craniofacial anomalies in addition to completion of Orthodontic Residency; and
• demonstrated scholarly/professional growth commensurate with time following completion of advanced degree.                                                                                                                        

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:

• Board Certification/Eligibility in Orthodontics;
• demonstrated clinical competency in treating a large number of orthodontics patients including surgical orthodontics patients and patients with craniofacial anomalies;
• demonstrated excellence in research as evidenced by publications in high impact peer reviewed journals; and
• record of effective clinical and classroom teaching.              

About The University of Iowa - College of Dentistry

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