Position Details
Title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Oral Medicine and/or Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology School: Harvard School of Dental Medicine Department/Area: Oral Medicine, Infection and Immunity
Position Description
The Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) is an intellectually vibrant, collaborative, and global life sciences community. As a world leader in higher education, HSDM draws top scholars, scientists, clinicians, professionals, and students from around the world to support a unified mission of fostering a community of diverse leaders in education, research, and clinical innovation dedicated to improving oral and systemic human health.
Located in the heart of Bostons Longwood Medical Area, the Harvard School of Dental Medicine ranks as one of the preeminent dental schools in the country. Established in 1867, HSDM was the first dental school in the United States to be connected with a university and coordinated with its medical school. HSDM is the only school within Harvard University that has its own clinical facility and provides direct patient care.
The goal of HSDM is to continue setting a standard of excellence in the provision of oral health care and defining the future of interdisciplinary dental education, state-of-the-art clinical practice, and cutting-edge basic, clinical, and translational research. With this vision as our guide, the school is dedicated to developing and fostering a community of global leaders advancing oral and systemic health.
For more information about the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, please visit hsdm.harvard.edu.
The Department of Oral Medicine, Infection and Immunity (OMII) is a growing academic unit committed to excellence in biomedical sciences integration, oral medicine, oral and maxillofacial pathology, periodontology, and translational research. The department maintains strong collaborative relationships across Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Womens Hospital, and Massachusetts General Hospital (now MGB).
The Department is seeking applications for the position of Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor of Oral Medicine (OM) and/or Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (OMP). This is a full-time faculty appointment. The academic rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor and salary will be commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
HSDM offers a unique interdisciplinary environment for teaching, research, service, and clinical activity, central to our mission at HSDM and the University.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will report directly to the Department Chair and will provide educational leadership by serving as Course Director for discipline-specific courses, clinic-based teaching, overseeing student assessment, and faculty calibration. Responsibilities also include administrative leadership as Discipline Director, contributing to accreditation documentation, on-going curriculum improvement, and coordinating clinical rotations with affiliated hospitals.
The successful candidate will mentor and support independent and collaborative research activities associated with OM/OMP.
Clinically, the faculty member will:
Clinical or bench research opportunities are available either through laboratories at HSDM or in collaboration with Harvard-affiliated institutions in the Longwood area.
Other responsibilities include:
This position is foundational to sustaining the academic integrity of the DMD and AGE programs and ensures compliance with CODA standards, continuity of curricular leadership, accreditation readiness, and structured research mentorship. The faculty member will help maintain HSDMs academic mission in OM/OMP and support strategic growth in biomedical sciences and translational oral health research.
Assignment of these responsibilities is based on individual interests, the unique abilities of the individual, and the needs of the School.
Basic Qualifications
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, their curriculum vitae, and names of 3 references. To be considered for this position, please submit your application by April 31, 2026. Candidate reviews will begin at this time.
Contact Information
Sophie Spengler HSDM 188 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115
Contact Email: sophie_spengler@hsdm.harvard.edu
Salary Range
Posted salary ranges are based on a full-time equivalent. HSDM is dedicated to offering competitive and equitable compensation that accurately reflects each candidates experience, expertise, responsibilities, and performance. The salary within the advertised range will be determined by several factors, including the individuals education, experience, discipline, rank, internal equity, and available budget.
Minimum Number of References Required: 3 Maximum Number of References Allowed: 5
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