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.

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