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.

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: 

• 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. 

About The University of Iowa - College of Dentistry

Our dental education program, one of the best in the nation, provides Iowa with 80% of the state's dentists. We offer an excellent standard of patient care to Iowans and other patients from neighboring states. Our research includes leading programs that drive innovation in dentistry.

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