Job ID: 245888

Assistant or Associate Dean for Research in the Iowa Institute of Oral Health Research

University of Iowa, College of Dentistry

  • Sep. 26, 2024
 
  • Assistant or Associate Dean for Research in the Iowa Institute of Oral Health Research
  • Iowa Institute of Oral Health Research
  • https://dentistry.uiowa.edu/
  • University of Iowa, College of Dentistry
    Iowa City, IA
 
  • Open until filled
  • Available October 31, 2024
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  • Associate/Assistant Dean
    Professor
    Associate Professor
  • Oral Medicine/Pathology/Oncology
    Oral Biology
    Cariology
    Biological/Materials Sciences
 
 

The University of Iowa’s College of Dentistry is conducting a search for tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant or Associate Dean for Research in the Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research.    

Major responsibilities include: 

  • providing research and scholarly leadership for the College;
  • participating actively as part of the Dean's administrative team, providing leadership, oversight, prioritization, and management of collegiate research programs;
  • promoting the growth of basic science, population-based, clinical and translational oral health research programs at our institution;
  • interacting with the University communities and external enterprises to promote research, education and learning;
  • liaising with the health science colleges to promote interdepartmental research and curricular programs;
  • ensuring the College remains current in research trends and translational applications to education and clinical programs at the predoctoral, postdoctoral and graduate levels;
  • collaborating with the administrative team relative to providing direction and integration of the student research programs with the curriculum;
  • liaising with the Dean for Faculty concerning faculty development;
  • working closely with faculty, staff, and students to support the collegiate research mission and vision; and
  • cultivating an environment of inclusion and respect for students, faculty and staff within the college.

The position is available October 31, 2024; screening begins immediately. 

Applicants must have: 

  • DDS/DMD, or MD/DO, or PhD (or equivalent degree);
  • current rank of tenured Associate Professor, or tenured full Professor, or equivalent;
  • minimum of 5 years administrative experience;
  • record of a sustained externally funded health-related research program as measured by grants and publications;
  • evidence of leadership in collaborative research at multiple levels, including collegiate, university, national and/or international;
  • academic and scientific experience in research mentoring of faculty and students;
  • effective communication skills; and
  • demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.

Desirable qualification:

  • demonstrated ability to obtain funding from diverse sponsors including private and/or public sectors.

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/75391, reference Req #75391.

 


  • The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, or associational preferences.


 
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