Faculty Position FY24-054
October 31 2023
Position Title
Asst/Assoc Prof/ Clinical Asst/Assoc Prof
Hiring Unit
School of Dental Medicine
Job Description/Responsibilities
Two full-time, tenure or clinical track positions in the Department of Clinical Dentistry, at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor with an appointment as a Clinical Team Leader. Responsibilities include didactic and clinical teaching in the pre-doctoral program, and service to the University. For tenure track appointments independent research and scholarly activity is also expected. Extramural faculty practice is available.
Clinical Team Leaders are responsible for providing a supporting educational environment for our students in the clinic. This includes assignment of patients, tracking of students' progress towards graduation, and assuring that our patient population is receiving optimal clinical care.
SIU SDM provides exceptional value in dental education. Students benefit from the latest technology in today's oral health care field, a state-of-the-art clinic, and the lowest dental school tuition in Illinois
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. The convenient location offers a small-town feel with big-city access. The safe, quiet campus environment in Alton is just a short drive to St. Louis, where students can enjoy major sporting events, arts, entertainment, dining and shopping.
Minimum Qualifications
- A D.M.D. or D.D.S. degree from a CODA accredited dental school, or international equivalent. Candidates should have proficiency and interest in all aspects of clinical restorative dentistry.
- Demonstrated interest in teaching is expected. Applicants must be able to meet the requirements for permanent or restricted faculty licensure in Illinois and have successfully completed the NBDE Parts I & II or the INBDE.
Terms of Appointment
Full-time, continuing 9-month tenure-track position. Summer appointment is contingent upon availability of funds and enrollment. Beginning date of appointment is August, 2024.
Source of Funds
State
Salary
The position offers outstanding benefits and a competitive salary commensurate with education and training, 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.
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