CHAIR-DEPT OF ORTHODONTICS

The University of Iowa's College of Dentistry is conducting a search for the Department Executive Officer (DEO)/Chair for the Department of Orthodontics. This is a full-time clinical or tenure-track faculty at the full Professor level. This position reports to the Dean of the College of Dentistry.

Major responsibilities include:

• provide strong leadership to the department in the areas of teaching, scholarship and service;
• collaborate with collegiate leadership and administration;
• support faculty development and mentorship;
• maintain close cooperation with other departments;
• maintain an independent or collaborative research/scholarship program;
• actively participate in service activities at the collegiate, regional, and national levels;
• maintain an active involvement in the clinical/didactic teaching efforts of the department in Orthodontics at the pre/postdoctoral levels; and
• actively participate in the departmental faculty practice plan.

PLEASE NOTE: If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will NOT cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage you to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.

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.

• D.D.S./D.M.D. or equivalent;
• completion of an CODA/CDAC-accredited advanced training program in Orthodontics;

• Board Certification or Eligibility in Orthodontics;
• record of effective teaching and mentoring of faculty and/or students;
• record of hypothesis/protocol-driven research and/or scholarly activity;
• record of success in acquiring extramural grant support;
• record of relevant administrative and leadership experience; and
• professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

• Ph.D. or equivalent;
• clinical practice experience;
• ability to foster collaborative interactions among faculty from different departments and colleges;
• demonstrated ability to develop new research initiatives; and
• demonstrated experience working effectively in an interdisciplinary environment.

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