Research Faculty

 College of Dental Medicine – Illinois [CDMI]: Research Faculty Position

Introduction:

Midwestern University, initially founded in 1900, is a healthcare educational institution offering professional doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and other health sciences programs on its two (2) campuses in Illinois and Arizona. The Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine – Illinois (CDMI) is located on our Downers Grove / Illinois Campus with 105 acres boasting innovative facilities, nestled serenely in a wooded setting 25 miles west of downtown Chicago. The total enrolment of the University is over 6,000 students with approximately 550 full time faculty dedicated to providing inter-professional education and the development of leaders in a humanistic and scholarly environment.

Position Description:

CDMI is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track, faculty position with a focus on Dental Research at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This full-time faculty member will take a lead role in developing and fostering research endeavors among the faculty and students at CDMI. The faculty member will participate in the pre doctoral dental program, mentor faculty members and dental students in their research endeavors, and conduct an active research program. It is expected that the selected candidate will also establish an externally funded research program in educational, basic science or clinical research. The faculty member will be responsible for application of expertise in innovative ways that benefit collaborators from the campus, the community and improves research productivity. All faculty at CDMI are expected to participate in the teaching mission of Midwestern University, to participate in scholarly activity and to demonstrate commitment to service in the larger community.
 

Qualifications:

Candidates must possess a PhD or equivalent degree and an established record of extramural funding with quality scholarly and research productivity in the field of craniofacial, oral, dental, and/or related research. Preference will be given to candidates with a DDS or DMD degree.  

The successful candidate will be an individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage newer, clinical faculty in the realm of dental research.

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with training and experience.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application and interest, curriculum vitae, and three professional references, plus a one- to two-page summary of a research plan that includes the engagement of clinical faculty, to:
 

College of Dental Medicine - Illinois

Midwestern University

Attention: Dr. Bruno Jham

555, 31^st Street, Auditorium Building 594

Downers Grove, IL 60515

Email: bjham@midwestern.edu         

Applications can also be made on-line at www.midwestern.edu or by following the direct link below:

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/MID1016/JobBoard/14e53f57-a561-4a17-e6ef-fbd661b8b6c1/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=b09a9b9d-c355-49d7-8d25-bbcc66a622fd

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veterans status, in accord with 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a).