Oral Biology - Academic Rank Depends on Qualifications

University of Nebraska Medical Center • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• Terminal doctoral degree.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated 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.
• Interest in pharmacology, therapeutics, pharmacogenomics, precision medicine, and emerging applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and data science in oral health research and education.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching dental and graduate students foundational and applied pharmacology.
• Advance an innovative and impactful research program.
• Build and grow the research enterprise at the College.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree