Assistant/Associate Professor, Division of Periodontology

Harvard University
Title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Division of Periodontology

School: Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Department_Area: Periodontology/Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity

Position Description: The Division of Periodontology in the Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty member with a strong emphasis on research, clinical education, and innovation. The appointment is expected to be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Academic rank and salary will commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Applicants should have a strong record and future promise in teaching and scholarship in periodontics and be able to join a vibrant program recognized for educating leaders in research, patient care, and service. Responsibilities will include research, clinical, and didactic teaching and mentoring in both predoctoral and advanced graduate education programs; participation in ongoing national and international continuing education programs; scholarly activities; and service to the university and community. Patient care opportunities will be available in the intramural Harvard Dental Center Faculty Group Practice.

Basic Qualifications:

• Applicants must hold a DMD or DDS (or equivalent degree) and demonstrate clinical experience in the field of periodontology.
• Highly respected within their profession as individuals of outstanding scientific competence and integrity.
• Awareness of and aptitude to understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based differences within group environments appropriately and effectively.
• Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, personal humility, and authenticity.

They should also have a record of previous accomplishments in the following areas:

• Attracting extramural funding
• Publishing in peer review journals
• Teaching predoctoral and advanced graduate students
• Providing patient care in the areas of periodontology and implant dentistry
• Leading clinical studies
• Mentoring junior researchers and advanced graduate students.

Additional Qualifications: Advanced degree in periodontology, contribution to national and international professional organizations, and Experience fostering and reinforcing an environment that values unique experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and goals.

Special Instructions: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, their curriculum vitae, a Statement of Research referencing your top 5 peer-reviewed publications and names of 3 references by October 31, 2024. Candidate reviews will begin at this time.

Contact Information: Ember Hayden
HSDM
188 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

Contact Email: ember_hayden@hsdm.harvard.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Number of References Required: 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 5


Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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