Assistant Professor (Geriatrics)
About The Position
The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver Campus, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-stream faculty position in the Department of Oral Health Sciences. This position is at the rank of Assistant Professor, with potential for a higher rank based on qualifications. The role involves teaching in pre- and post-doctoral dentistry programs, with a focus on developing a Fellowship in Dental Geriatrics. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with the DMD and Graduate Programs, possess strong interpersonal skills, and foster trust through an open, respectful, and collegial approach. The position emphasizes the potential for teaching, academic, and research excellence, with a focus on improving the oral health of older adults and attracting external research funding. The appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an expected starting salary of $170,000 per annum.
Requirements
- Completed a graduate degree (MSc or PhD) with a focus on Geriatrics.
- Potential for teaching excellence.
- Potential for academic excellence.
- Potential for research excellence.
- Promising research experience.
- Promising clinical experience.
- Promising hospital experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a highly interactive and productive manner with faculty, staff, and students.
Nice To Haves
- Contributions that could enhance existing academic programs in Geriatrics and Hospital Dentistry at the Faculty of Dentistry.
- A program of research that will contribute to improved oral health of older adults in British Columbia.
- A program of research that will enhance existing research at UBC.
Responsibilities
- Teach in the pre- and post-doctoral dentistry programs.
- Assist in developing a Fellowship in Dental Geriatrics.
- Collaborate effectively with the DMD and Graduate Programs within the Faculty.
- Build trust through an open, respectful, and collegial approach.
- Work in a highly interactive and productive manner with faculty, staff, and students across the Department, Faculty, and the University.
- Attract external research funding.
- Conduct research that contributes to improved oral health of older adults.
Benefits
- Full-time faculty appointment
- Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
