Faculty ; CT - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Faculty Open Rank (CT) - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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Hiring Department
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Location
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Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1034712

Posting Close Date
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November 20, 2025 at 5pm CST

Salary
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The budgeted salary range for the position is $250,000 to $350,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting‑edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent Best Colleges rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Position Summary The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the College of Dentistry at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking applications for a 12‑month, Tenured/Tenure‑Track, open rank faculty position. The College of Dentistry is the largest oral health college in the State of Illinois, provides care for 35,000 patients a year, and has over 500 students seeking dental degrees including DMD, PhD and Master’s programs.

The faculty member will have clinical, research, teaching and service obligations. These responsibilities include direct and indirect involvement in the post‑doctoral and pre‑doctoral specialty educational programs for DMD and Advanced Standing students, as well as postgraduate residents in the College of Dentistry's Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS). The programmatic responsibilities include didactic, laboratory, clinical and patient care courses and other assignments for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS).

The faculty member shall work with the OMFS Department Head and be responsible for development of the program curriculum, staff development and administrative needs of the pre‑doctoral and post‑doctoral Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery clinical and educational programs. Research and scholarly activities are expected as well as presentations of abstracts, posters, and publications in peer‑reviewed journals.

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) / Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and a MD degree, and fellowship training in head and neck oncology/microvascular reconstruction preferred. Completion of an American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (ADA CODA) accredited advanced education program in OMFS. Dental (and medical, if applicable) licensure in the state of Illinois. OMFS Board Certification by the American Board of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS).

Preferred qualifications include experience in evidence‑based dentistry, curriculum development and practice management. Postdoctoral training with an outstanding research and publication record. History of academic accomplishments and the ability to develop an independent research program with evidence of successful procurement of internal and external grant funding on a competitive basis. A demonstrated ability, or high potential, to attract external funding. Strong commitment to interdisciplinary patient care and willingness to engage with other academic departments.

History of sustained and ongoing intramural and extramural funded research, with academic/scientific…