Faculty Position FA25-010 (Endo)
August 30 2024
Position Title
Assistant/Associate Professor or Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor (depending on qualifications)
Hiring Unit
School of Dental Medicine
Job Description/Responsibilities
Full-time, tenure or clinical track position in the Department of Prosthodontics & Endodontics, Section of Endodontics. Responsibilities include primary didactic and clinical teaching in the graduate endodontics program, as well as predoctoral didactic and clinical teaching and service to the University. For tenure track appointments independent research and scholarly activity is also expected. Working in collaboration with other faculty, both in research and teaching, is strongly encouraged. Extramural faculty practice is available.
Minimum Qualifications
- A D.M.D. or D.D.S. degree from a CODA accredited dental school, specialty training in Endodontics and board certification or board eligibility are required.
- Experience in teaching, and interest and/or experience in research are desired.
- Candidates holding an M.S. degree are preferred.
- Applicants must be licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Illinois, or be able to meet the requirements for permanent licensure in Illinois.
Why Choose Us:
At SIU-SDM, we take pride in offering exceptional value in dental education. When you join our team, you'll benefit from:
• Access to the latest technology in the field of oral health care.
• A state-of-the-art clinic environment that fosters innovation and excellence.
• The opportunity to be part of an educational institution that boasts the lowest dental school tuition in Illinois.
Join us in shaping the future of dentistry and nurturing the next generation of dental professionals. Be a part of our mission to provide outstanding dental education and care.
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The small student body and intimate environment promote excellent student-to-faculty interaction. Graduates are prepared to be among the best general practitioners of dentistry in the country. The SIU School of Dental Medicine is the only dental school in Illinois that is outside the Chicago metropolitan area, and within a 200-mile radius of the St. Louis area. For more information on the School of Dental Medicine, visit us online at https://www.siue.edu/dental/.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our State of Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans.
Terms of Appointment
Full-time, continuing, tenure-track position beginning 10/01/2024 or later.
Source of Funds
State
Salary
Salary and rank commensurate with education, training and experience, visit: Faculty Employment Benefits
Application Process
To apply, send a letter of application, academic transcripts, and references to:
Dr. Saulius E. Drukteinis, Dean
SIU School of Dental Medicine
2800 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
Electronic submission is encouraged. Electronic documents in PDF format should be e-mailed to: sdrukte@siue.edu
Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position(s) is/are filled.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our State of Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans
SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.
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Dual Career Support for New Faculty
The Career Development Center has partnered with SIUE's Toward an Inclusive Model of Excellence project to provide a variety of career services and resources to partners of new faculty who have relocated to the Greater St. Louis area. Support for this initiative was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through Award 1936141. Outlined below is a specific list of career services and resources available to help you on your career journey. Individuals are eligible to receive a maximum of three, one-hour appointments. Visit them online at: https://www.siue.edu/career-development-center/faculty/NSF-Advance-GrantLanding.shtml
Faculty Development and Other Support
Several units across campus offer various programs and training opportunities to new faculty members as they begin their employment at SIUE. Support units include but are not limited to the Faculty Development Center, Ombuds Services, Office of Research and Projects and Inclusive Excellence, Education, and Development Hub.
