Strategic Chair, Restorative Dentistry & Biomaterials Sciences

Harvard University; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 385,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University invites nominations for the Chair of the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. This is a full-time 12-month appointment at associate professor or full professor rank, with the possibility of a joint appointment in Bioengineering.

The Chair will lead strategic planning, sustain a high-impact research portfolio spanning biomaterials, digital dentistry, AI, and regenerative sciences, and mentor faculty while guiding

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD/PhD or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Proven leadership with vision and strategy for diverse constituents.
• Experience developing new research programs through collaboration.
• Strong, collaborative, forward-looking leadership promoting governance.
• Ability to recruit, retain, and advocate for top faculty and staff.
• Strong financial acumen and fiscal management.
• Broad understanding of biomaterials, academia, industry, funding, and policy trends.
• Dynamic communicator to elevate the department's profile.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning aligned with the School’s vision and mission.
• Maintain and advance a high-impact research program and provide department leadership.
• Mentor, guide career development, and support faculty.
• Teach across dental and medical students, graduate students, and postdocs.
• Collaborate with SEAS and other Harvard entities; participate in leadership teams.
• Oversee department operations, faculty/staff supervision, curriculum management, and fiscal stewardship.

Skills

Academic leadership

Strategic change leadership

Research program development

Mentoring faculty

Recruitment and retention of faculty

Financial management

Communication

Education

DDS/DMD/PhD

Job description

Harvard University invites nominations for the Chair of the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. This is a full-time 12-month appointment at associate professor or full professor rank, with the possibility of a joint appointment in Bioengineering.

The Chair will lead strategic planning, sustain a high-impact research portfolio spanning biomaterials, digital dentistry, AI, and regenerative sciences, and mentor faculty while guiding