How to Apply
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Applicants should submit the following via the secure Interfolio portal:
- Cover Letter indicating your interest in this faculty position (up to 2 Pages)
- Curriculum Vitae
- M-PACT Statement (up to 3 pages)
- Research Statement (3 pages)
- Teaching Statement (1 page)
- Service Statement (1 page)
- Names of Three References
Questions regarding the position and responsibilities should be directed to both search committee co-chairs, Dr. Junichi Iwata ([email protected]) and Dr. Lauren Surface ([email protected]). For questions regarding the application or search process, please contact administrative support staff, Melanie LaPointe ([email protected]).
Applications will be accepted and evaluated on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. To optimize your chances, please apply as soon as possible. The search committee plans to begin reviewing applications on April 20, 2026.
Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a criminal background check and may involve an institutional reference check regarding misconduct. Applicants may also be required to complete a self-disclosure form and an authorization to release information.
Mission Statement
MDentistry: Advancing health through education, service, research and discovery.
MDentistry Core Values: Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility, Trust, Creativity, and Inclusion.
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by:
- Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences.
- Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.
Job Summary
The University of Michigan School of Dentistry (UMSD) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the areas of biomedical sciences at the Assistant Professor level.
We are seeking enthusiastic early-stage scientists who use cutting-edge approaches to advance the field of biomedical sciences and who are committed to joining our vibrant, burgeoning research community. This search is aimed at adding to the existing research strengths within the BMSP Department and School of Dentistry, and is open to a broad range of research topics and approaches, including basic, translational, and clinical research. The School of Dentistry is a highly multidisciplinary and collaborative environment.
Candidates are required to have both a PhD and clinical dental degree (DDS, BDS, DMD or equivalent). In addition, candidates need to be eligible for the Michigan Program for Advancing Cultural Transformation (M-PACT), a program sponsored by the National Institutes of Health Faculty Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation (NIH FIRST) initiative. M-PACT provides robust mentorship and sponsorship, cultivates leadership skills, and prepares both mentors and mentees to excel as future leaders across the biomedical and health sciences. M-PACT is restricted to candidates who have never held a tenure-track faculty appointment at an institution of higher education and are eligible for Early Stage Investigator Status for NIH grants. M-PACT scholars must have a demonstrated commitment and plan to promote health equity for all through their scholarship, teaching/mentor, and/or service activity.
Exceptional candidates will have demonstrated an ability (or strong potential) in obtaining independent grant funding. Candidates should demonstrate an interest in developing strong, productive interactions with faculty colleagues; the ability to add intellectual diversity; and the ability to work successfully with and mentor broadly diverse students/colleagues. Candidates should demonstrate the potential for or experience with leadership in research and professional activities, participation in collaborative and interdisciplinary initiatives, and service to the College, University, and broader academic community.
We welcome applications from outstanding scientists in any area of biomedical sciences complementary to existing expertise at the University of Michigan. Candidates with interests in social and cultural health disparities in biomedical sciences are also encouraged to apply.
Work Locations
This position is located in the School of Dentistry at 1011 N University Ave.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.