Chair, Department of Endodontics

Job description

Posting Details

Position Details

Title

Chair, Department of Endodontics

Appointment Status

Tenure Track

Department

IU Indianapolis Department of Endodontics - School of Dentistry

Location

Indianapolis

Position Summary

Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) invites applications for Chair, Department of Endodontics. This full-time 12-month appointment type on either a clinical or tenure-track (Preferably TT) appointment at the rank of associate professor or full professor, based upon credentials and qualifications. The anticipated start date of January 1, 2027, or sooner. For candidates seeking appointment on the tenure track, application materials must include evidence of sustained scholarly activity consistent with School and University expectations.

The successful candidate should have academic leadership experience, a national reputation for excellence in the discipline of Endodontics, documented success in leading strategic initiatives and a strong record of scholarship and research.

The Department of Endodontics is responsible for the endodontics education of pre-doctoral dental students and graduate students in our Endodontics residency program.

The Department Chair provides leadership for the vision, strategic direction, and long-term growth of the Department of Endodontics in alignment with the mission and priorities of the School of Dentistry. The Chair is responsible for overseeing departmental operations, faculty and staff supervision, curriculum management, and fiscal stewardship. This role includes mentoring and evaluating faculty; providing input on promotion, tenure, reappointment, and merit processes; and ensuring high-quality didactic and clinical education within the full scope of Endodontics.

The Chair reports to the Dean. The Chair works collaboratively with other members of the Dean's cabinet, including department chairs, and associate deans, as well as the Office of Clinical Affairs team to support effective clinical education, patient care, and faculty development. Responsibilities include managing departmental curriculum and academic workload assignments, aligning teaching responsibilities with clinical operations, ensuring compliance with CODA accreditation standards and institutional policies, and supporting faculty scholarship and professional growth. The Chair communicates regularly with the Dean, participates in school leadership and committee meetings, and serves as a key liaison between departmental faculty and School administration.

There is an expectation that the Chair will play a teaching role as part of their duties and responsibilities; providing clinical and classroom teaching and supervision.There are opportunities for the Chair to supervise and mentor residents in research related to their postdoctoral program and assist in the preparation of postdoctoral dental students for specialty board examinations. Faculty members are expected to foster transformative learning that is informed by interdisciplinary and translational research, scholarship, and creative expression.

Our Commitment

As the state's premier urban research institution, Indiana University is committed to being a welcoming campus community. As a member of that community, the IU School of Dentistry seeks candidates whose teaching, service, scholarship, research and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning, working, and patient care environments. This commitment is core to our mission through our school-owned clinics and educational programs in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Indiana.

IUSD offers a dynamic learning environment for faculty, in which teaching, research, clinical care, and community service are core to our mission through our School-owned clinics and educational programs in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our main facility includes a state-of-the-art 45,000-square-foot James J. Fritts DDS Clinical Care Center on the IU-Indianapolis campus, adjacent to local hospitals and part of an urban academic health center.

Basic Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Full consideration will be given to candidates who meet the following qualifications:

DDS, DMD or equivalent professional degree

Completion of a CODA-accredited advanced specialty education program in endodontics

Board certification by the American Board of Endodontics

Eligibility for non-restricted dental license in the State of Indiana

Department Contact for Questions

Dr. Lisa Lang

Executive Associate Dean

Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs

Professor

Additional Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Prior leadership experience in dental education

Master's Degree or PhD

Preference will be given to those candidates who qualify for tenure

Salary and Rank

Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualification.

Special Instructions

This posting will be open until filled. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit the following documents: Signed letter of intent

Complete curriculum vitae

Names of three professional references with contact information. (When requested, submitted reference letters must be provided on letterhead with the referee's signature.)

For Best Consideration Date

09/30/2026

Expected Start Date

01/01/2027

Posting Number

IU-

Worksite address

bloomington, IN, 47401, US

Who can apply

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