Description
Faculty Open Rank- Tenure/Tenure Track
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
College of Dentistry
University of Illinois Chicago
The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the College of Dentistry at the University of Illinois
Chicago is seeking applications for a 12-month, Tenured/Tenure -Track, open rank faculty position.
The College of Dentistry is the largest oral health college in the State of Illinois, provides care for 35,000
patients a year, and has over 500 students seeking dental degrees including DMD, PhD and Master’s
programs.
The faculty member will have clinical, research, teaching and service obligations. These responsibilities
include direct and indirect involvement in the post-doctoral and pre-doctoral specialty educational
programs for DMD and Advanced Standing students, as well as postgraduate residents in the College of
Dentistry’s Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS). The programmatic responsibilities
include didactic, laboratory, clinical and patient care courses and other assignments for Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS). The faculty member shall work with the OMFS Department Head and be
responsible for development of the program curriculum, staff development and administrative needs of
the pre-doctoral and post-doctoral Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery clinical and educational
programs. Research and scholarly activities are expected as well as presentations of abstracts, posters,
and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Minimum qualifications include Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)/Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and a
MD degree, and fellowship training in head and neck oncology/microvascular reconstruction
required. Completion of an American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (ADA
CODA) accredited advanced education program in OMFS. Dental (and medical, if applicable) licensure
in the state of Illinois. OMFS Board Certification by the American Board of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
(ABOMS). Preferred qualifications include experience in evidenced-based dentistry, curriculum
development and practice management. Postdoctoral training with an outstanding research and
publication record. History of academic accomplishments and the ability to develop an independent
research program with evidence of successful procurement of internal and external grant funding on a
competitive basis. A demonstrated ability, or high potential, to attract external funding. Strong
commitment to interdisciplinary patient care and willingness to engage with other academic
departments. History of sustained and ongoing intramural and extramural funded research, with
academic/scientific experience in research mentoring.
ABOMS Diplomate status highly preferred, or educational qualification for such status. Experience such
as leadership in teaching, mentoring, research, or service towards building an equitable and diverse
academic and scholarly environment. Previous university-level teaching experience both at the predoctoral and post graduate levels. Ability to mentor students, residents, and postdoctoral fellows. A
strong record of peer-reviewed publications and research funding. Demonstrated experience of
mentoring junior faculty, and graduate and/or professional students. Strong interpersonal skills and
demonstrated experience in fostering collaborative research between a dental school and outside
entities (e.g. medical center) is desired.
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision,
Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday
and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits
The budgeted salary range for the position is $250,000 to $350,000. Salary is competitive and
commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
For fullest consideration, applicants should submit a letter of intent, a current curriculum vitae, current
license and the names of three professional references to:
https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/16609?c=uic by November 20, 2025.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability
and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please
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