Open Rank- Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Craniofacial, Oral and Materials Sciences, a basic science department within the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, is seeking applicants with a PhD, MD/PhD, DDS/PhD (or equivalent) for an open rank tenure-track or tenured faculty position in any broadly-defined area of biomedical sciences with a research focus relevant to craniofacial and oral biology including, but not limited to, developmental, cell and molecular biology, genetics, genomics, epigenomics, regeneration, systems biology and/or data science. The new faculty member will benefit from the research-intensive, stimulating and supportive environment of outstanding colleagues across the University of Colorado Anschutz and the opportunity for collaborations within and across disciplines. The successful candidate will also join a collegial department that is highly integrated into multiple Ph.D. graduate programs across campus. The faculty member is expected to establish or bring with them an extramurally-funded research program and participate in limited dental student and graduate student teaching.

Requirements

Applicants must have a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DDS/PhD) in a field related to biology from an accredited institution.
Applicants must have doctoral and/or postdoctoral training within the craniofacial biology field, broadly defined.
Proven track record of national and/or international scholarship with recent and ongoing activity through peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
Applicants must have demonstrated success in obtaining extramural research funding and be currently funded.

Nice To Haves

Grant or fellowship funding is preferred.
A scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor level in the School of Dental Medicine.
A scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Professor level in the School of Dental Medicine.
A demonstrated commitment to working in a collaborative and multi-cultural environment and committed to the highest standards of inclusive, ethical, and professional conduct.
Knowledge of NIH grant mechanisms.
Ability to write and submit manuscripts and grant applications.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, including public speaking.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

The faculty member is expected to establish or bring an extramurally-funded research program.
Faculty will participate in limited dental student teaching and mentoring to graduate students.
Attend and present at meetings and training to enhance professional skills and participate in faculty development activities.