Oral Biology - Academic Rank Depends Qualifications

Requisition Number: 2026 - 215

Business Unit: College of Dentistry

Department: COD-Oral Biology

Reg-Temp: Full-Time Regular

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Dentistry invites applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds for a full-time, tenure‑leading faculty position in the Department of Oral Biology. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching dental and graduate students foundational and applied pharmacology while advancing an innovative and impactful research program.

The College seeks a candidate who has developed—or demonstrates strong potential to develop—a robust, externally funded research program in an area of oral health research that complements and/or expands existing strengths within the College (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, pharmacology, therapeutics, pharmacogenomics, precision medicine, and emerging applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and data science in oral health research and education.

UNMC offers exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, including partnerships with faculty across the College of Dentistry, UNMC, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL), and the broader University of Nebraska system. The institution is committed to supporting faculty growth, including structured mentorship, access to core research and data science resources, and development pathways for emerging leaders in academic dentistry.

Qualified applicants will have a terminal doctoral degree. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The College is searching for that (those) unique individual(s) with an interest in building and growing the research enterprise at the College as part of a vibrant University system.

Salary Commensurate with Experience