Visiting Professor, Faculty of Dentistry

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites an internationally recognized Visiting Professor to join the Dentistry faculty at Kent Ridge Campus. The role emphasizes gerodontology and prosthodontics, with a focus on aging-related oral health and value-driven care.

Responsibilities include research mentorship, advising on priorities and feasibility, collaboration on grants and publications, and educational contributions such as postgraduate seminars, lectures, tutorials and workshops on site.

Qualifications

• Internationally recognised expert in gerodontology and prosthodontics.
• Strong experience in clinical, translational, and evidence-based research.
• Proven record of academic leadership, mentorship, and grants.
• Teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration and aging-related oral health research.

Responsibilities

• Provide research mentorship and advisory input on priorities and feasibility.
• Collaborate on grant applications and publications.
• Deliver postgraduate seminars, lectures, tutorials and on-site workshops.

Job description

Visiting Professor, Faculty of Dentistry

University-Level Unit: Dentistry

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Dean's Office (Dentistry)

Employee Category: Academic Visitor

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Posted On: 05/10/2026

Job Description

The visiting professor will support NUS Dentistry's research thrusts in value-driven care, with a focus on oral rehabilitation for the ageing population through implant-supported and removable prosthodontics. The role will include research mentorship, advisory input on research priorities and project feasibility, collaboration on grant applications and publications, and selected educational contributions such as postgraduate seminars, lectures, tutorials, and on-site workshops.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should be an internationally recognised expert in gerodontology and prosthodontics, with strong experience in clinical, translational, and evidence-based research, as well as a proven record of academic leadership, mentorship, and competitive grant success. Prior experience in teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and guiding research in ageing-related oral health would be highly desirable.