Faculty Positions

The ADA Forsyth Institute; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art equipment

Collaborative culture

Opportunities for technology development

Job summary

The ADA Forsyth Institute in Somerville, Massachusetts is seeking faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor level focused on advancing oral and overall health through innovative research.

Applicants should hold a doctoral degree and demonstrate a strong record in securing funding and impactful publications. This role offers mentoring opportunities and a collaborative research environment.

Annual salary ranges from $100,000 to $170,000 based on faculty level. Interested candidates should submit their applications to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of external funding and impactful publications.
• Excellence in mentorship and scientific leadership.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary research.

Responsibilities

• Lead a scientific research program and secure external funding.
• Produce scholarship and publish regularly.
• Collaborate with colleagues to advance the Institute's mission.

Skills

Exceptional scientific research and leadership

Mentoring students and trainees

Interdisciplinary research

Education

PhD, DMD, MD, DDS, or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

Description

The ADA Forsyth Institute was founded in 1910 as the Forsyth Dental Infirmary for Children and has evolved into the world’s leader in oral health research. In October 2023 it became the ADA Forsyth Institute, a 501(c)(3) entity dedicated to improving oral and overall health through basic research, translational science, innovative clinical technologies, and global public health outreach.

The Institute invites applications for faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We seek exceptional, creative scientists whose work can shape the future of oral, dental, and craniofacial research.

Research Focus Areas

• Microbiology and the oral microbiome
• Inflammation and immunology
• Craniofacial biology and bioengineering

Applicants who conduct highly innovative basic, translational, clinical, or interdisciplinary research within these areas are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead an outstanding scientific research program and secure external funding.

• Produce impactful scholarship and publish regularly.

• Mentor students and trainees, fostering their development.

• Collaborate with colleagues and advance the Institute’s mission, reputation, and success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold a PhD, DMD, MD, DDS, or equivalent doctoral degree.

• Demonstrate a record of external funding, impactful publications, and national or international recognition.

• Exhibit excellence in mentorship, scientific leadership, and a commitment to interdisciplinary research.

What We Offer

An intellectually stimulating research environment with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, shared core facilities, and a collaborative culture. Faculty benefit from opportunities for technology development, entrepreneurship, translational impact, and mentorship.

Application Process

Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and future plans (three pages or fewer), and contact information for three professional references. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

Questions regarding these positions may be directed to [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Statement

ADA Forsyth Institute is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary

$100,000 - $170,000 dependent on faculty level