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Clinical or Tenure Track Faculty - Pediatric Dentistry

The University of Iowa, College of Dentistry
Iowa City, IA
Pediatric Dentist

Job Description

The University of Iowa’s College of Dentistry is conducting a search for a full-time Clinical or Tenure-track faculty in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry .
Major responsibilities:

clinical and didactic instruction at pre-doctoral and post-doctoral levels;
participation in the departmental intra-mural faculty practice plan;
scholarly activities; and
collaboration with faculty from other departments/colleges.

Tenure-track faculty will also conduct oral science research, and complete grant applications.
The position is available as soon as possible; screening begins immediately.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences. Applicants must have:

DDS/DMD or equivalent;
by time of appointment, successful completion of advanced training program in Pediatric Dentistry (preferably CODA/CDAC-accredited); and
demonstrated professional and collaborative communication/interactions with faculty, staff, and students.

Tenure-track applicants must also have MS or PhD in Oral Science (or equivalent discipline).
HIGHLY Desirable qualification:

board eligibility or certification.

Desirable qualifications:

clinical care experience with medically compromised/special healthcare need patients;
patient care experience with conscious oral sedation;
experience with community outreach programs for underserved children;
record of effective teaching; and
one-year clinical dental experience in private practice, public health or higher education environment.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. Academic rank, track, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Iowa’s College of Dentistry is conducting a search for a full-time Clinical or Tenure-track faculty in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry. Major responsibilities: clinical and didactic instruction at pre-doctoral and post-doctoral levels; participation in the departmental intra-mural faculty practice plan; scholarly activities; and collaboration with faculty from other departments/colleges. Tenure-track faculty will also conduct oral science research, and complete grant applications. The position is available as soon as possible; screening begins immediately. Applicants must have: DDS/DMD or equivalent; by time of appointment, successful completion of advanced training program in Pediatric Dentistry (preferably CODA/CDAC-accredited); and demonstrated professional and collaborative communication/interactions with faculty, staff, and students. Tenure-track applicants must also have MS or PhD in Oral Science (or equivalent discipline). HIGHLY Desirable qualification: board eligibility or certification. Desirable qualifications: clinical care experience with medically compromised/special healthcare need patients; patient care experience with conscious oral sedation; experience with community outreach programs for underserved children; record of effective teaching; and one-year clinical dental experience in private practice, public health or higher education environment.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Academic rank, track, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Learn more and/or apply at Jobs@UIowa at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/75707, reference Req #75707.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

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Pediatric Dentist
Posted
October 23, 2026

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The University of Iowa, College of Dentistry
Iowa City, IA
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