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The Department of Periodontics at University of Illinois Chicago in the College of Dentistry is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time open rank faculty in the non-tenure track to teach in the Predoctoral Program. The department seeks individuals with a strong commitment to interdisciplinary care and willingness to engage other academic departments such as Restorative Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Endodontics, etc. 

The Department of Periodontics is actively engaged in the educational, research, and service missions of the College. Our curriculum includes pre-doctoral, post-graduate (residency), and continuing education programs with a focus on evidence-based periodontics and implant dentistry. Clinical training emphasizes the understanding of periodontal and peri-implant health and treatment of associated diseases, and is supported by departmental research activities. Faculty members actively participate in pre-clinical (basic), translational, and clinical investigation and provide students instruction and guidance in research.

Responsibilities will include clinical and didactic instruction in the pre-doctoral program including non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy. It will also include professional service, scholarly activity and participation in intramural or extramural practice.

Qualifications include a DDS/DMD or foreign equivalent, completion of an US accredited specialty program in Periodontic Dentistry or foreign equivalent by the time of hire, and be eligible for licensure in Illinois or qualifications for a restricted faculty license are required. Applicants having advanced training and experience in all areas of periodontology and implantology including site development; certification by the American Board of Periodontology; teaching experience and active scholarly activity are preferred.

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/3374  by March 31, 2023. Confidential review of materials and screening of candidates will continue until the position is filled.

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