Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Department of Endodontics

The Department of Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine invites applicants for a full-time tenure track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates should demonstrate strong academic accomplishments in oral microbiology, cariology, and/or endodontic infections to complement our departmental strengths. The department has research interests spanning biofilm-induced oral diseases, host-microbial interactions, tissue regeneration and repair, and translational diagnostics and therapeutics.

Applicants with a robust research background, including a strong indication of obtaining NIH funding (e.g., K99/R00/R01 or equivalent), are especially encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will possess expertise in polymicrobial interactions, disease modeling (in vitro and animal models), and engineering applications in dental research. Candidates with dental and specialty training in endodontics and cariology are preferred. Commitment to excellence in teaching basic and translational sciences to DMD students/residents and demonstrated mentoring experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

Applicants with a PhD or dual degree equivalent (DMD/DDS/BDS-PhD/DScD) are invited to submit a statement of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and names with contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin 4/17/2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants can apply directly at the University of Pennsylvania website: Careers at Penn.

Application Instructions

Additional information about the position may be obtained from the Chair of the Search Committee: Hyun (Michel) Koo, Professor and Co-Founding Director, Center for Innovation & Precision Dentistry. Email: koohy@upenn.edu.

Applications should submit a curriculum vitae, that includes previous and current research support and teaching experience, a statement of research plan, e-prints of three representative publications and contact information for at least three references. Applications and materials should be submitted via the online posting at Interfolio.

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/166585.