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Job description
Oral Biology Department Chair
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) is searching for a Chair of the Department of Oral Biology. This is a full-time faculty appointment up to the rank of Full Professor, tenure track or tenured, commensurate with experience. The Chair will provide academic, research, and administrative leadership for the Department and play a central role in advancing RSDM's missions of research, education, and patient care.
The Department of Oral Biology serves as the foundational biomedical sciences hub for RSDM, supporting predoctoral, graduate, and postgraduate education through rigorous training in oral biology, microbiology, immunology, biomaterials, and translational oral health research. The Department contributes substantially to the DMD, Master's and PhD training programs as well as interdisciplinary research initiatives across Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences.
The Department maintains a strong and growing portfolio of basic, translational, and clinical research, supported by extramural funding and collaborative programs spanning dentistry, medicine, bioengineering, and public health. The Chair of Oral Biology will be responsible for the overall administration and strategic leadership of the Department. The successful candidate will be expected to strengthen the Department's national and international reputation and align departmental priorities with the School's Mission and Vision.
Preference will be given to candidates with dual degrees (DDS/PhD or equivalent) and active NIH grant support. Candidates with Dental degrees may be eligible for intramural clinical practice opportunities upon fulfilling NJ state board dental licensure qualifications.
Worksite address
newark, NJ, 07175, US
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