Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Dental Medicine (Full-Time)

Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Dental Medicine (Full-Time)

Location:  Oral Biology and Pathology

Open Date:

Sep 25, 2025

Deadline:

Oct 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The School of Dental Medicine 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 with neuroscience/neurobiology research expertise in the mechanisms, prevention, modulation, or treatment of pain/neuropathies. All candidates must have a PhD degree, postdoctoral training, and active NIH funding.

The successful applicant will contribute to the teaching of basic science courses in the dental curriculum and in the graduate program, and participate in service at the college, university and/or national levels, as appropriate for their academic rank. The successful candidate will possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and a desire to create an environment that promotes collegiality, collaboration and cultural diversity among members of various education, research and service communities. A national competitive startup package and customized laboratory facilities will be made available.

The research programs in the SDM includes oral and dental stem cell biology, biology of skin and mucosal grafting, wound repair, host modulation, inflammation and oral microbiology. Dental-centered research areas include enamel and dentin bonding, dental materials, psychosocial aspects of health and illness, applications of cone-beam CT, dental implants, 3D printing, and applications of artificial intelligence in dental imaging. Click to learn more about .

Stony Brook University, an R1 university and member of the Association of American Universities, provides a highly interactive environment with extensive opportunities for collaborations within the School of Dental Medicine as well as with faculty in the School of Medicine and other schools/colleges. Its vibrant neuroscience community is distributed across several departments, centers, institutes and schools and include the , , and pain research within the . are available.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• PhD degree (or foreign equivalent) in neuroscience or a related field

• Postdoctoral training in neuroscience

• Active NIH funding (e.g. R01, R21, K99/R00, etc.)

• 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:

• DDS/DMD degree (or foreign equivalent) from a CODA-accredited dental school or college

• Teaching experience at a dental and/or medical school

• A record of research and/or scholarship

Application Instructions

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Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with qualifications. Candidates should submit a personal statement that delineates professional qualifications for the position, description of current research interests and plan, teaching philosophy statement and a curriculum vitae. Three letters of recommendation will be required for final candidates.

All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the to begin your application. For technical support, please visit ( ) or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at or .

For questions regarding this position, please contact Erin Boccio at or .

Stony Brook University is a premier employer that provides exceptional rewards, including start-up packages and medical, dental, and vision benefits. The university's competitive salaries and benefits packages include generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees, wellness initiatives, and more. For detailed information, visit the . For more information about the School of Dental Medicine, visit .

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal and state laws. Those who need a disability-related accommodation may contact the Office of Equity and Access at .

Special Notes

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 ( ).

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 Technology and Management, 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.

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.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request . It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at .

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.