Department: Operative Dentistry

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

Position Details:

The University of Iowa’s College of Dentistry is conducting a search for a full-time clinical or tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Operative Dentistry. Major responsibilities include: 

• clinical and didactic teaching at the pre- and post-doctoral levels;


• participation in the collegiate intramural faculty practice;


• scholarly activity, and service.

Tenure track applicants must also conduct research and mentor pre-and post-doctoral student research.

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. 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Orthodontics

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: 01/20/2026

Position Details:

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. 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Periodontics

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

Position Details:

The University of Iowa’s College of Dentistry is conducting a search for a full-time clinical or tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Periodontics. 

Major responsibilities include: 

• Preparing and delivering course lectures and seminars for dental residents/students;


• Clinical supervision of Periodontal Residents and predoctoral dental students during Periodontal procedures;


• Inter-disciplinary collaboration;


• Research and scholarly activity;


• Presenting at national/international meetings and publishing scholarly articles or peer-reviewed publications;


• Mentoring residents/dental students’ research;


• Participation in dental service plan (faculty practice);


• Engaging in service activities at the departmental, collegiate, university, local, and national committees;  and


• Maintaining current knowledge of periodontics by taking continuing education courses.  

Tenure-track applicants are also expected to obtain extramural research funding and mentor/supervise post-doctoral scholars in research projects. 

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. 

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.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Department: Endodontics

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: 01/21/2026

Position Details:

The University of Iowa’s College of Dentistry is conducting a search for the Chair, Department of Endodontics.  This is a full-time clinical or tenure-track faculty position at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level. 

Major responsibilities include: 

• provide strong leadership and guidance for the department;


• mentor faculty and students;


• support faculty recruitment and retention strategies;


• offer faculty development opportunities;


• collaborate effectively with collegiate administration, faculty, and staff;


• teach at both graduate and pre-doctoral levels;


• participate and maintain active Endodontic faculty practice; and


• guide and conduct research and research programs. 

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. 

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.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.