Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Looking for Assistant/Associate Professor or Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor FA25-009 at Alton, Taranaki, New Zealand Full Time

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

The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine is seeking applications for a full-time tenure track position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level in the Department of Surgical Sciences and Community Care, Section of Periodontology. Responsibilities include teaching in the pre-doctoral program and post-doctoral programs, as well as independent research and service to the University. Working in collaboration with other faculty, both in research and in teaching, is encouraged.

Minimum Qualifications

• A D.M.D. or D.D.S degree, specialty training in Periodontics and American Board of Periodontology eligibility or certification are required.
• Previous teaching experience and/or a record of research accomplishment through publication and external funding are desirable.
• 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 Illinois licensure.
• Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Intramural faculty practice is available.

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.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become a valued member of our Periodontic faculty at SIU­SDM.

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 as soon as possible.

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: [email protected]

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.

The SIUE Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.siue.edu/police/cleary-act-forms/ . The report contains campus safety and security information, crime statistics, fire safety policies, and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. This report is published in compliance with Federal law, titled the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” and the Higher Education Opportunity Act also known as the “Campus Fire Safety Right to Know.” For those without computer access, a paper copy of the report may be obtained, with a 24-hour notice, from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, Rendleman Hall, Room 2228, 618-650-2536.

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.