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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 didactic and clinical teaching in the predoctoral program and service to the University. For tenure track appointments independent research and scholarly activity is also expected. Working in collaboration with other faculty, both in research and teaching, is strongly encouraged. 

A D.M.D. or D.D.S degree, or foreign equivalent, and specialty training in Periodontics from a CODA accredited postgraduate program in periodontics and American Board of Periodontology eligibility or certification are required. Previous teaching experience and/or a record of research accomplishments 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.

About Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine

The School is located on a suburban 26 acre historic campus with a plentiful patient population, 15 minutes from the campus of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis.

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