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The University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry (UIC COD) is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time faculty position of Assistant Professor - Tenure Track in the Department of Oral Biology, to join a worldwide leader in oral health education, clinical care and research that is patient–centered and evidence-based.

The College of Dentistry is the largest oral health college in the State of Illinois, provides care for 35,000 patients a year, and has over 500 students seeking dental degrees including DMD, PhD and Master’s programs.

The candidate is expected to build an innovative, well-funded research program in Oral microbiology and establish collaborations with both clinical and research faculty at the college as well as with faculty across the campus at UIC.  With respect to teaching, the candidate is expected to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate level microbiology courses for MS, PhD students.  The candidate is expected to have a history of mentorship of graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.

The candidate must possess research expertise and doctoral degree (PhD) in one of the following research areas: oral microbiology, high resolution imaging, data sciences or equivalent. Eligible candidates must have experience in conducting basic and applied research in microbiology and oral infectious diseases. The candidate should possess a minimum of 3 years of postdoctoral training with an outstanding publication record. The candidate is expected to demonstrate a high likelihood for extramural funding and preference will be given to candidates who have 1 or more existing/transferable NIH funding. The qualified candidate should have exemplary record of research achievement including peer-review publications and presentation at conferences and scientific events. Preference will be given to dual-trained clinician-scientists (e.g., those holding a DDS, DMD, or equivalent degree along with a PhD), as well as candidates with experience in grant management and serving as a principal investigator.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents.  Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $110,000 to $125,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

For fullest consideration, applicants should submit a letter of intent, current curriculum vitae, and the names of three professional references to: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/16873?c=uic by October 15, 2025.

Confidential review of materials and screening of candidates will continue until the position is filled.