Position Overview

The College of Dentistry at The Ohio State University seeks exceptional early-career clinician-scientists to apply for a temporary (12 months) full-time clinical faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Division of Periodontology. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join an active academic program and contribute to the mission of the College and the Division of Periodontology through the pursuit of research, teaching, and service. Applicants with expertise in clinical studies, novel diagnostic imaging, digital technology implementation, translational clinical trials, and wound healing are preferred and especially encouraged to apply. The primary responsibilities of this position will be the scholarly pursuit of research and funding opportunities, with other duties including support of the overall mission of the division through teaching, service, and contribution to the colleges continuing education programs.

The successful candidate will assist in collecting clinical data from research projects and performing didactic as well as clinical teaching. Clinical Research studies people, data, or tissue samples to understand health and disease. Clinical Research helps find new and better ways to detect, diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. Types of clinical research include observational and interventional clinical studies. Teaching may include didactic as well as clinical instructions in predoctoral classroom and clinics.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Qualified candidates must have a DDS/DMD and/or equivalent degree. Candidates also must be eligible for a full or limited teaching license by the Ohio State Dental Board. Information on state dental licensure is available at the Ohio State Dental Board website.

Candidates demonstrating a track record of or a great potential for receiving fundings will be given preference.

Desired: A certificate of advanced education in periodontics from a CODA-accredited or international program and an MS/or PhD degree.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application, cover letter, CV, and statement of research via this link. Additional information about this position, recruiting process, and the college can be found at the above link.

Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a personal statement that delineates professional qualifications and career goals, along with curriculum vitae, diversity statement and three professional references by online application only.

For more information about the position and the college, visit www.dentistry.osu.edu.

The College

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is the fourth largest public dental school in the United States and it is the only public dental school in Ohio. The college is divided into ten divisions with all major ADA-recognized dental specialties represented. The College has approximately 600 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs.

Department Information

Initiated in 1949, the postdoctoral program in advanced periodontics at Ohio State has always been a combination of clinical training with graduate education. As the oldest continuously operating periodontal graduate program in the nation, it has been responsible for educating not only quality clinicians but also nationally and internationally renowned academicians.

This high degree of achievement has been substantiated by our graduates' thriving private practices, successful academic careers in teaching and research (e.g., professors and chairs of periodontology), outstanding work in the armed forces (e.g., Surgeon General of the Air Force) and exceptional service for organized dentistry (e.g., presidents of the American Dental Association, State Dental Associations, American Academy of Periodontology, Ohio Academy of Periodontology and Columbus Academy of Periodontology).

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

The Ohio State Universitys Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.