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Open Rank: Associate Professor or Full Professor and Director, Division of Periodontics
Columbia University
Application
Details
Posted: 11-Jun-26
Location: New York, New York
Internal Number: 187987
The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine is seeking an academic leader with deep expertise in the science and practice of Periodontology to join the College as the Director of the Division of Periodontics. The candidate will hold a full-time faculty appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank.
The Division of Periodontics has a strong legacy of academic and research excellence, plays a critical role in preparing graduate students in Periodontics to practice and lead at the forefront of dental medicine, and now stands at a pivotal moment of renewal and growth.
The ideal candidate will:
Have the ability to define and implement strategic priorities and align divisional growth with institutional goals
Be eligible for appointment as a tenured Associate or Full Professor at Columbia University
Be a recognized leader in Periodontics with a strong record of scholarship, sustained extramural funding, and an established independent research program
Have demonstrated success building impactful research programs, fostering collaborations across disciplines, and developing the partnerships necessary to sustain scientific innovation and extramurally funded research
Have experience in predoctoral and postdoctoral education, including didactic and clinical teaching, curricular innovation, operational management, the recruitment, mentorship and sponsorship of outstanding trainees, and advancing the quality of patient care
Have the ability to cultivate an environment of professional excellence that supports transparency, accountability, and faculty advancement
Be active in national and international professional and scientific communities, with a track record of strengthening institutional reputation, visibility, and strategic partnerships
Applicants must:
Have a DDS, DMD, or equivalent degree in dentistry
Have completed a CODA accredited, or equivalent, specialty training program in Periodontics
Have a valid New York State dental license or be eligible for New York State dental licensure
Preference will be given to applicants who:
Have an advanced research degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent)
Are board certified (by the American Board of Periodontology, or equivalent)
Have at least five years of administrative and leadership experience in the Academy
The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
We encourage applicants to submit their materials by Monday, July 20, 2026.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Pay Transparency Disclosure
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.