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Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor (Non-Tenure Track)
Department of Restorative Dentistry – Advanced Prosthodontics

The University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry (UIC COD) invites applications for a full-time faculty position to serve as a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor (Non-Tenure), for the Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics. This position is non-tenure track in the Department of Restorative Dentistry. This is an exceptional opportunity to teach outstanding residents and work collaboratively with faculty and staff in a state of the art Prosthodontics facility.

We are seeking a well-qualified candidate for our prosthodontics program who will build upon our established educational foundation and continue the mission of the Department and the College.  Additionally, the individual should possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, experience in mentoring and leadership, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The selected individual will have primary responsibilities as follows:

  • Assisting the Program Director with the management and oversight of the program;
  • Supervision of prosthodontics residents;
  • Research mentoring of prosthodontics residents.

There will also be opportunities for research, course directorship, and faculty dental practice.

Candidates must have earned a DDS/DMD (or foreign equivalent) degree, be eligible for licensure in Illinois, must have completed a formal training program in prosthodontics at a CODA accredited institution and must be a diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. Candidates must have a minimum of two years teaching experience in a Postgraduate Prosthodontics certificate program.  advanced prosthodontics.  Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Preferred candidates will have experience/formal training in dental implant surgery, experience/formal training in digital dentistry, experience as a research mentor at the advanced prosthodontics level and evidence of national leadership in advanced prosthodontics.

Salary range is $140,000 to $150,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

For fullest consideration, please apply by April 30, 2025 including cover letter, curriculum vitae, license, and the names and contact information of four professional references to:

Inquiries regarding this position may be addressed to Dr. Dima Ghunaim, Search Committee Chairperson at dghunaim@uic.edu.

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801 South Paulina Street
Chicago, IL 60612
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