Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/ Professor, Oral Biology

Scholarshipdb; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine invites applications for tenure-track academic faculty positions in the Department of Oral Biology. Candidates should have a strong track record in oral health research and be prepared to educate students while contributing to significant research efforts.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Career coaching and training

Public service loan forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

• DMD/DDS/MD or PhD required.
• Record of significant research funding preferred.
• National or international prominence in oral/craniofacial disease research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct predoctoral and postdoctoral education.
• Engage in service activities.
• Lead research initiatives in oral health.

Skills

Research

Oral Biology

Oral Microbiology

Craniofacial Research

Education

DMD / DDS or equivalent

MD

PhD

Job description

Department

Department Department of Oral Biology

Posting Number

Posting Number F250058

Posting Link

Employer

Employer State

Faculty Appointment Term

Faculty Appointment Term Term

Position Type

Position Type UUP Faculty

Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year 2024-2025

Position Summary

Position Summary
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine ( SDM ) invites qualified applications for early to senior oral health research dentist scientists and/or scientists for full-time tenure-track academic faculty positions in the Department of Oral Biology. The SDM is a leading oral health research institution and home to the nation’s first academic department focused on oral health research. Now in its seventh decade, our PhD training program has yielded an impressive cohort of accomplished scholars who have made numerous important contributions to oral health research. We seek a multiple clinical scientists or scientists who will propel the vision of the Department of Oral Biology and continue to expand the strong existing team that will advance the mission of the department and school.
The Department of Oral Biology seeks to build on core strengths areas of research including oral microbiology/immunology, mineralized tissue, salivary gland, and oral cancer/cancer complications.
Faculty responsibilities for the department involve:

• Predoctoral and postdoctoral education
• Service activities
• Research

As the flagship research department for research within the SDM , the preferred candidate will possess an emerging or established national/international prominence in oral/craniofacial disease research arena with a new or established track record of extramural funding. UB, a Carnegie R1 research university, has a strong record of research funding, totaling $540 million in annual research spending in FY24. The SDM has consistently ranked among the top tier in NIH / NIDCR funding. The School of Dental Medicine offers an outstanding work environment and enjoys a strong tradition of collaborative research with several schools and colleges at the University at Buffalo and closely located Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages .
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Must meet one of the following degree requirements:

• DMD / DDS or equivalent
• MD
• PhD

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications
Record of significant extramural research funding to study oral/craniofacial diseases from US Federal agencies.

Physical Demands

Salary Range

Salary Range Commensurate with Experience

Additional Salary Information

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus South Campus

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Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Background Check Notification Employment in this position will be contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.

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