School of Dental Medicine

Alton, IL

Aug 14, 2025

$120,000-$165,000 a year;
See Position Description for Salary List

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 teaching in the pre‑doctoral program, as well as independent research and service to the University. Working in collaboration with other faculty, both in research and in teaching, is encouraged.

Source of Funds
State

Salary
Assistant Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor: $120,000-$145,000
Associate Professor/Clinical Associate Professor: $130,000-$155,000
Professor/Clinical Professor: $140,000-$165,000

A D.M.D. or D.D.S degree and specialty training in Periodontics from a CODA accredited postgraduate program, or foreign equivalent, 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.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please call  or email Career Info.

The SIUE Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.siue.edu/police/cleary-act-forms/ . This report is published in compliance the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” and the Higher Education Opportunity Act also known as the “Campus Fire Safety Right to Know.”

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.