FAAssistant​/Associate Professor; qualifications

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville:
School of Dental Medicine:
Department of Biomedical and Craniofacial Sciences Location

Alton, IL

Mar 02, 2026

See position description for salary.

The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine is seeking applications for a full-time tenure track position at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level in the Department of Biomedical and Craniofacial Sciences. This position is in behavioral sciences as pertains to clinical dentistry. This includes didactic instruction as well as support of clinical training and assessment in the application of fundamental principles of behavioral sciences to patient care including interpersonal skills and behavioral/psychological approaches to management of dental patients, communication skills, anxiety, and pain control, etc.

Responsibilities include teaching in the predoctoral and postdoctoral programs, as well as independent research and service to the University. Working in collaboration with other faculty, both in research and in teaching, is encouraged.

• Biomedical Faculty
• Assistant Professor $85,000 - $95,000
• Associate Professor $95,000 - $105,000
• Professor $105,000 - $115,000
• Clinical Dentistry (DMD, DDS) Faculty
• Assistant Professor / Clinical Assistant Professor $120,000 - $130,000
• Associate Professor / Clinical Associate Professor $130,000 - $140,000
• Professor / Clinical Professor $140,000 - $150,000

Terms of Appointment
Academic

Source of Funds
State

This position requires a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a behavioral science field such as psychology, psychiatry, communication studies, or social work and has expertise in behavioral health or health sciences education. Experience integrating behavioral health principles into patient care is desirable. Alternatively, a D.M.D., D.D.S. or equivalent degree with strong foundational training and interest in behavioral sciences would be considered (in which case applicants must be licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Illinois, or be able to meet the requirements for Illinois licensure).

Previous teaching experience and/or a record of research accomplishments through publication and external funding are desirable. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Final date to receive applications

The position will remain open until filled.

SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.

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