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Faculty Open Rank (CT) - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Sep 12, 2025


Faculty Open Rank (CT) - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Faculty Open Rank (CT) - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Hiring Department: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1034712

Posting Close Date: November 20, 2025 at 5pm CST

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $250,000 to $350,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Position Summary
The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the College of Dentistry at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking applications for a 12-month, Tenured/Tenure -Track, open rank faculty position.

The College of Dentistry is the largest oral health college in the State of Illinois, provides care for 35,000 patients a year, and has over 500 students seeking dental degrees including DMD, PhD and Master's programs.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • The faculty member will have clinical, research, teaching and service obligations. These responsibilities include direct and indirect involvement in the post-doctoral and pre-doctoral specialty educational programs for DMD and Advanced Standing students, as well as postgraduate residents in the College of Dentistry's Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS). The programmatic responsibilities include didactic, laboratory, clinical and patient care courses and other assignments for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS). The faculty member shall work with the OMFS Department Head and be responsible for development of the program curriculum, staff development and administrative needs of the pre-doctoral and post-doctoral Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery clinical and educational programs. Research and scholarly activities are expected as well as presentations of abstracts, posters, and publications in peer-reviewed journals.


  • Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum qualifications include Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)/Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD and a MD degree, and fellowship training in head and neck oncology/microvascular reconstruction required. Completion of an American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (ADA CODA) accredited advanced education program in OMFS. Dental (and medical, if applicable) licensure in the state of Illinois. OMFS Board Certification by the American Board of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS). Preferred qualifications include experience in evidenced-based dentistry, curriculum development and practice management. Postdoctoral training with an outstanding research and publication record. History of academic accomplishments and the ability to develop an independent research program with evidence of successful procurement of internal and external grant funding on a competitive basis. A demonstrated ability, or high potential, to attract external funding. Strong commitment to interdisciplinary patient care and willingness to engage with other academic departments. History of sustained and ongoing intramural and extramural funded research, with academic/scientific experience in research mentoring

    ABOMS Diplomate status highly preferred, or educational qualification for such status. Experience such as leadership in teaching, mentoring, research, or service towards building an equitable and diverse academic and scholarly environment. Previous university-level teaching experience both at the pre-doctoral and post graduate levels. Ability to mentor students, residents, and postdoctoral fellows. A strong record of peer-reviewed publications and research funding. Demonstrated experience of mentoring junior faculty, and graduate and/or professional students. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in fostering collaborative research between a dental school and outside entities (eg. medical center) is desired.

    For fullest consideration, applicants should submit a letter of intent, a current curriculum vitae, current license and the names of three professional references by November 20, 2025.

    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

    The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

    To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/16609?c=uic

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