Positions Available
Indiana University School of Dentistry
Director of the Dental Public Health Program
Department of Dental Public Health and Dental Informatics
The Indiana University School of Dentistry is currently recruiting for a Director for our Dental
Public Health Program within our department of Dental Public Health and Dental Informatics.
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) tenure-track position at the rank of either assistant or associate
professor. Only candidates with specialty training in public health or a related field and a
minimum of four years of experience in public health settings are invited to apply. Review of
applicants will begin immediately with an anticipated position start date of July 1, 2025, or
sooner.
Our department of Dental Public Health and Dental Informatics has had a strong community-
based education focus for decades. Our specific strengths are in the areas of community
engagement, global health, and community-based oral health prevention programs. We are
aiming at enhancing and expanding the focus of these educational programs. Hence, the
director of our Dental Public Health Program will oversee, develop, and maintain robust local,
national, and international community-based rotations and programs for our students;
effectively collaborate with oral health care providers working in community settings; oversee,
develop, and maintain our global education programs; and strategically work with local, state,
national and international public health leaders in the fulfillment of the department’s mission
and vision as a leader in this work. Moreover, as a tenure-track faculty member, our director will
also be involved in didactic and clinical instruction in Dental Public Health at the pre-doctoral
and post-doctoral level.
Additional responsibilities will include scholarly activity as well as engagement in university
service at the department, school and university levels. Regular travel within the state of Indiana
is required.
Interested candidates should review the full vacancy announcement, including the required
basic qualifications and application requirements, via the link below and submit their application
through the same link: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/28394.
Inquiries Contact
Dr. E Angeles Martinez-Mier
Associate Dean for Global Engagement
Department Chair, Dental Public Health and Dental Informatics
IU School of Dentistry
[email protected]
Our Commitment
Our campus’s bold new vision through the IU Indianapolis 2030 strategic plan is designed to 1)
increase the number of job-ready graduates for an innovation-led economy, 2) fuel economic
growth in the region and the state, and 3) enhance service to the Indianapolis community and
beyond.
As the state’s premier urban research institution, Indiana University Indianapolis is committed
to having a welcoming campus community. As a member of that community, the IU School of
Dentistry seeks candidates whose teaching, service, scholarship, research and community
engagement efforts contribute to equitable, inclusive learning, working, and patient care
environments for all of our students, employees, and patients. This commitment is core to our
mission through our School-owned clinics and educational programs in Indianapolis and Fort
Wayne, Indiana.
February, 2025
University of Illinois Chicago
Faculty Open Rank (Non-Tenure) – Inclusive Care Clinic
Division of Prevention and Public Health Sciences
Department of Pediatric Dentistry
The Inclusive Care Clinic (ICC) in the Division of Prevention and Public Health Sciences in the College of Dentistry at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking with experience in serving patients with disabilities to fill several full-time faculty non-tenure positions.
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 ICC serves patients with disabilities 15 years and older, with a particular emphasis on providing comfortable, competent care for neuro-diverse patients (e.g., patients with autism spectrum disorders, psychiatric, and behavioral conditions) and those who otherwise experience challenges receiving dental care. The goals of this clinic are - a) to provide clinical opportunities to gain experience working with patients with special needs b) to provide unmet special care services and c) to provide clinical research opportunities.
Faculty members will serve as educators, mentors, and supervising clinicians and will be involved in program development and didactic and clinical teaching in the pre-doctoral dental curriculum. The faculty members will report and work closely with the Director of the Inclusive Care Clinic.
Minimum qualifications include a DDS/DMD or equivalent. General Practice Residency (GPR) or equivalent experience. An active dental license and/or be eligible for full licensure in Illinois, or be eligible to obtain a restricted faculty license. Experience in providing clinical care and instruction in the treatment of patients with medically complex conditions, acquired, developmental and intellectual disabilities, and other specialized healthcare needs in an outpatient clinical setting.
Experience in evidenced-based dentistry, curriculum development and interprofessional education is highly preferred.
The ideal candidate has a strong commitment to interdisciplinary care, a willingness to engage other academic departments, and a desire to affect positive change with an innovative and collaborative spirit.
The budgeted salary range for the position is $120,000 to $165,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
For fullest consideration, applicants should submit a letter of intent, current curriculum vitae, and the names of three professional references to: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12477?c=uic by January 24, 2025.
Confidential review of materials and screening of candidates will continue until the position is filled.
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 visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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January 2025
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