Job Description

Position Overview  

The College of Dentistry at the Ohio State University seeks applications for a full-time oral and maxillofacial surgeon in a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic academic oral and maxillofacial surgery residency training program and contribute to the mission of the larger Division and College via pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, and service. 

Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a desire to create an environment that promotes collegiality, collaboration, and diversity among members of various educational, research, and service-related communities. A willingness to serve as a role model and advocate for the ideals of professionalism and high ethical standards in a health science educational setting is essential. 

Salary, academic rank, and startup package are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Sponsorship is available for international candidates that meet the required qualifications. 

Performance Objectives  

The faculty hired into this position will be expected to: 

• Teach at the pre-doctoral and resident trainee levels in both didactic and clinical settings.
• Engage in research within the college and across other health science units at the Ohio State University and demonstrate high-quality scholarly work, including presentations at professional meetings and publications of basic or clinical research. The tenure-track faculty member will have a much greater emphasis placed on the pursuit of research and extramural funding in accordance with promotion requirements. 
• Serve in university and college governance. 
• Practice the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery and participate in maxillofacial trauma and odontogenic infection call for all affiliated hospitals.

Education and Experience Requirements  

Candidates must demonstrate the following required qualifications:

• DDS, DMD, or international equivalent degree
• Training certificate from a CODA accredited oral and maxillofacial surgery training program 
• Eligibility for a regular (unlimited) dental license by the Ohio State Dental Board
• Board-eligibility or board-certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 

How to Apply  

Please submit your application electronically via Workday

To be considered, applications must be complete and include the following:

• Cover letter indicating intent and professional goals, including but not limited to: 
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring 
• Statement of Research 
• Statement of Service 
• Curriculum Vita (CV) 
• Three professional references 

A rolling review of applications and interviews will occur until the position is filled. 

The College  

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is the fourth largest public dental school in the United States, and it is the only public dental school in Ohio. The college is divided into ten divisions with all major ADA-recognized dental specialties represented. The College has approximately 600 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs. For more information about the position and the college, visit .

The University  

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes ’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.  

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.  

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. ? Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. 

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