Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Dental Medicine

We are seeking motivated and talented scientists working in the disciplines of infection and immunity to join our faculty as research-intensive members who will play a key role in advancing the school's commitment to scholarship, excellence, and innovation. 
Basic and translational scientists working in First-in-human studies of new therapeutics, diagnostics, or interventions desirable.
The candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to our research and teaching programs and collaborate with a diverse team of professionals dedicated to impacting oral and general health on local, national, and international levels. 
The candidate will be expected to maintain a portfolio of externally funded scholarship. 
Opportunities for extramural practice for those educationally qualified will be considered. 

DDS/DMD/MD/PhD (or equivalent degrees) and a record of productive postdoctoral training and accomplishment in infection and immunity. 
The successful candidate will be an leader / emerging leader, capable of establishing an independent research program, enhancing current research and teaching excellence, and advancing the objectives of the department.
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative scientist who bring new perspectives to Tufts University School of Dental Medicine's research portfolio and the University.  
Demonstration of scientific leadership skills and potential.
Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build trust through open, respectful, and collegial interactions.
Teaching and service to the research community considered a strength. 
Individuals with externally funded research programs will be given priority. 

Application, curriculum vitae, evidence of research and teaching experience, and contact information for three referees. 
Referees will only be contacted at a later stage of the search, and candidates will be notified before the references are approached.

Any quesstions about the position itself, please write to the Chair of  Basic & Clinical Translations Sciences, Dr. Russell Taichman at russell.taichman@tufts.edu.  Any questions about the application process or Interfolio, please write to the Senior Faculty Affairs Officer John R. Tedesco, PhD at john.tedesco@tufts.edu.

Tufts University is an equal opportunity employer.