Tenured: Professor And Department Head For Biomedical Sciences

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Tenured: Professor and Department Head for Biomedical Sciences

School of Dentistry

Location

Dallas, TX

Open Date

1/19/2024

Position ID

131809

Description

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Texas A&M University School Dentistry invites applications for a full-time 100% FTE, tenure review upon hire faculty position with an 11- or 9-month service period; the start date is June 1, 2024, or negotiable. Applicants will be considered for the faculty title of Professor.

This position calls for a person with experience in a effective administration who promotes an environment of integrity and collegiality. The candidate is expected to build and raise the national and international reputation through excellence in teaching predoctoral, graduate, and advanced education programs, with a focus on externally-funded research and professional related services.

This faculty member will be key in the advancement of biomedical science integration into new educational initiatives in the predoctoral education program and participate in teaching at predoctoral and postdoctoral levels. The candidate is expected to have a strong record of sustained research through extramural funding and have the experience and capacity to reinvigorate and advance the research enterprise. The department head is fiscally responsible for department operations and reports directly to the Dean of Texas A&M University School of Dentistry.

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University School of Dentistry is a recognized leader in research that impacts the oral health of the community and education in the foundational sciences that contribute to a rich history of accomplishments in clinical excellence and. More information can be found at https://dentistry.tamu.edu/departments/bms/index.html.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a PhD or equivalent degree in a biological or a biomedical field of science. Candidates should have a demonstrable record of excellence in leadership within higher education, a record of obtaining extramural funding, and a strong record of scholarship in peer-reviewed, high impact professional journals.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/139563 and upload the following: 1) Curriculum Vitae, 2) Cover Letter, 3) List of three references with full contact information including email addresses, 4) Personal Statement include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable.

For questions related to this position please contact Brittany Ramsey via email, bramsey@tamu.edu or via phone, 214.828.8483.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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