Orthodontics-Chair - Clinical or Tenure-track Faculty

The University of Iowa’s College of Dentistry is conducting a search for the Department Executive Officer (DEO)/Chair for the Department of Orthodontics . This is a full-time clinical or tenure-track faculty at the full Professor level. This position reports to the Dean of the College of Dentistry.

Major responsibilities include:

• provide strong leadership to the department in the areas of teaching, scholarship and service;
• collaborate with collegiate leadership and administration;
• support faculty development and mentorship;
• maintain close cooperation with other departments;
• maintain an independent or collaborative research/scholarship program;
• actively participate in service activities at the collegiate, regional, and national levels;
• maintain an active involvement in the clinical/didactic teaching efforts of the department in Orthodontics at the pre/postdoctoral levels; and
• actively participate in the departmental faculty practice plan.

The position is available June 30, 2026; screening begins immediately.

Applicants must have:

• D.S./D.M.D. or equivalent;
• completion of an CODA/CDAC-accredited advanced training program in Orthodontics;
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Orthodontics;
• record of effective teaching and mentoring of faculty and/or students;
• record of hypothesis/protocol-driven research and/or scholarly activity;
• record of success in acquiring extramural grant support;
• record of relevant administrative and leadership experience; and
• professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Desirable qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent;
• clinical practice experience;
• ability to foster collaborative interactions among faculty from different departments and colleges;
• demonstrated ability to develop new research initiatives; and
• demonstrated experience working effectively in an interdisciplinary environment.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.