Instructor/Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Harvard University - Military Veterans

School: Harvard School of Dental Medicine Department/Area: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Position Description: The Harvard School of Dental Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This appointment is expected to be at the rank of instructor or assistant professor level. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should have a strong record and future promise in teaching, service, and scholarship, and be prepared to join a vibrant program, recognized nationally and internationally for educating leaders in research, patient care and service. The incumbent's responsibilities encompass didactic and clinical teaching, as well as mentoring in both predoctoral and advanced graduate education programs; participation in ongoing national and international continuing education programs; scholarly activities; and service to the university and community. The successful candidates will develop an independent and independently funded research program. Areas of research interest can fall within a broad range of topics in biomedical and health science, including, but not limited to microbiology, cell biology, immunology, stem cell biology, neurobiology, pharmacology, physiology, biomaterials and tissue engineering, biomedical imaging, bioinformatics, and epidemiology and public health. While prior research in and maxillofacial surgery is not essential, the successful candidates will be expected to outline a planned research program with clear relevance to these areas. Opportunities may be available for clinical practice at HSDM in Longwood or Cambridge, operating room time at affiliated institutions, and/or participation in a non-affiliated practice to augment revenue, as qualified, if desired. Basic Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold a PhD, DMD or equivalent, or MD, and will have completed postdoctoral training in Oral Surgery. Strong productivity reflected in an excellent publication record will be required. Candidates at the assistant professor level should have evidence of prior success in obtaining extramural grant or fellowship support. Contact Information: Mary Anderson Harvard School of Dental Medicine 188 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115 Contact Email: mary_anderson@hsdm.harvard.edu Special Instructions: Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and names of 3 references by January 31, 2025. Candidate reviews will begin at this time. Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.