Faculty Position FA26-001
July 1 2025
Position Title
FA26-001: Assistant/Associate Professor or Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor (depending on qualifications)
Hiring Unit
School of Dental Medicine
Job Description/Responsibilities
Full-time, tenure or clinical track position in the graduate endodontics Program, Department of Prosthodontics & Endodontics. Responsibilities include primary didactic and clinical teaching in the graduate endodontics program, as well as predoctoral didactic and clinical teaching and service to the University. For tenure track appointments independent research and scholarly activity is also expected. Working in collaboration with other faculty, both in research and teaching, is strongly encouraged. Extramural faculty practice is available.
Minimum Qualifications
A D.M.D. or D.D.S. degree or foreign equivalent and specialty training in Endodontics, A.B.E. board certification or board eligibility are required. Experience in teaching, and interest and/or experience in research are desired. Candidates holding an M.S. degree are preferred. Applicants must be licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Illinois or be able to meet the requirements for permanent licensure in Illinois.
Source of Funds
State
Salary
Assistant Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor: $120,000-$145,000
Associate Professor/Clinical Associate Professor: $130,000-$155,000
Professor/Clinical Professor: $140,000-$165,000
Application Process
Submit letter of application, resume, transcripts, and references to:
Dr. Saulius E. Drukteinis, Dean
SIU School of Dental Medicine
2800 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
sdrukte@siue.edu (pdf only)
Application Deadline
The position will remain open until filled.
SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.
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Dual Career Support for New Faculty
The Career Development Center, in partnership with SIUE's Toward an Inclusive Model of Excellence project, is proud to provide a variety of career services and resources to partners of new faculty who have relocated to the Greater St. Louis area. Support for this initiative was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through Award 1936141. This program offers various career services and resources available to help individuals in their career journey. Additional details may be found online at Dual Career Support
Faculty Development and Other Support
Several units across campus offer various programs and training opportunities to new faculty members as they begin their employment at SIUE. Support units include but are not limited to the Faculty Development Center Ombuds Services , Office of Research and Projects, and Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub.
Employee Benefits
To support faculty in balancing work and family obligations, SIUE offers an exceptional array of comprehensive benefits including:
*Medical, dental and vision insurance;
*Life insurance;
*SURS retirement plan;
*Supplemental retirement savings plans;
*Generous holiday schedule;
*WorkLife programs;
*Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
*Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
*Flexible Spending Account Program;
*University tuition waivers (Employee and Dependents).
For more information, visit: SIUE Office of Human Resources- Benefits
