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Posted: 17-Jun-26
Location: Stony Brook, New York
Internal Number: 187632
The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) at Stony Brook University is seeking applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track or tenured faculty appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor in the Department of Oral Biology and Pathology, with dental biomaterials research expertise. A tenure appointment requires tenure at present institution and qualifies for continuing appointment (tenure) under the Guidelines for Faculty Appointment and Promotions of the SDM.
The successful candidate will contribute to the biomaterials curriculum for dental student and graduate programs; secure internal and external funding to support their research; demonstrate a continued record of scholarship; supervise dental student, resident and MS/PhD research projects and participate in school governance. The position will focus on collaborating with clinicians in the laboratory assessment of different treatment protocols; creating and testing commercial products; and developing the next generation of dental biomaterials.
The school is completing the construction and equipping of a dental biomaterials research lab for which this position will oversee. It will be accessible to all departments in the SDM to engage in discipline-specific biomaterials research and provide opportunities for students and residents to conduct graduate level research projects.
The SDM supports dental specialty residency programs in dental anesthesiology, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial radiology, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and prosthodontics, creating opportunities for biomaterials research that have potential cross-discipline collaborations. Dental-centered research areas in the SDM include enamel and dentin bonding, dental materials, cell biology and microbiology, psychosocial aspects of health and illness, applications of cone-beam CT, dental implants, 3D printing and applications of artificial intelligence in dental imaging. Click here to learn more about Stony Brook's research faculty.
Stony Brook University, the top-ranked public university in New York State, is an R1 university and member of the Association of American Universities, providing a highly interactive environment with extensive opportunities for collaborations with faculty and joint appointments in other schools/colleges on campus.
Stony Brook University is a premier employer that provides exceptional rewards, including start-up packages in addition to medical, dental and vision benefits. The university's competitive salaries and benefits packages also include generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees, wellness initiatives and more. For detailed information, visit the Stony Brook University website. For more information about the School of Dental Medicine, visit dentistry.stonybrookmedicine.edu.
Salary and academic rank are commensurate with qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD degree (or foreign equivalent) in biomaterials science from a college or university program accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
- Postdoctoral training
- Active NIH funding
- Evidence of collaborative biomaterials research
- Record of scholarship in relevant journals
- Teaching experience, within the last five years, of professional or graduate students
- Mentoring experience, within the last five years, of professional or graduate students
Preferred Qualifications:
- Teaching experience at a dental or medical school
- Experience serving on an NIH study section
- Engaged member of IADR/AADOCR Dental Material Interest Groups
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- A desire to create an environment that promotes collegiality
All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin the application process. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site or contact its Scholar Service Team at help@interfolio.com or (877) 997-8807.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Erin Boccio, at (631) 632-3753 or erin.boccio@stonybrookmedicine.edu
Special Notes
Tenure/Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure and/or a senior faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Dental Medicine (School of Dental Medicine's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure).
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.
Campus Description
Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center?s outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.
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Stony Brook University is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is safe, accessible, and free of all forms of discrimination, sexual misconduct, or research misconduct, among other infractions. In support of this commitment, certain candidates for employment will be required to disclose such employment-related misconduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings, and final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions will authorize their current and previous employer(s) from the last seven (7) years to disclose such information to the University. Employment is contingent on your full and complete disclosure on these matters. In the event that you fail to disclose any such matter or in the event of an unsatisfactory outcome of the disclosure and review process, an offer of employment may be revoked at SBU's sole discretion. If SBU becomes aware of a failure to disclose or misrepresentation of any such matter after your employment commences, you may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.