Assistant / Associate Professor, Division of Oral Radiology

Department / Area

Oral Radiology / Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity Position Description The Harvard School of Dental Medicine 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 Boston’s 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 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 : .

The Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity is a growing department heavily invested in cutting-edge research and the training of postgraduate students in the fields of oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral medicine, and periodontology. The department has a long tradition of integrating students at the predoctoral and postdoctoral levels into research laboratories and successful mentoring relationships.

HSDM invites qualified applications for a full-time position in oral radiology. This appointment is expected to be at the assistant or associate professor level. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should have a strong record and future promise in teaching, service, and scholarship, and be prepared to join a vibrant program recognized for educating leaders in education, research, patient care, and service. Located on the prestigious Longwood Medical campus in Boston, this position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to engage in high-level interdisciplinary collaboration with top institutions in the area.

Responsibilities include administrative leadership as the oral radiology discipline head, which includes supervision of the discipline across departments, supporting student assessments in meeting competency milestones in oral radiology, and providing oversight support for program accreditation requirements. The incumbent will provide leadership and innovation in clinical radiology within HSDM, radiology services at HSDM faculty practice, clinical supervision of dental students during radiology rotations, and teach both dental students and residents at HSDM, including serving as a course director.

The individual will engage in scholarly activities and research, as well as mentor dental students and residents in their research projects. Opportunities exist for close collaboration and participation in multidisciplinary research initiatives across HSDM and affiliate institutions including the Harvard Medical School, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and Massachusetts General Hospital. The incumbent may also have the opportunity to participate in an active Cone Beam CT imaging service and other advanced diagnostic imaging services and engage in clinical practice intra or extramurally, dependent on interest and availability. Basic Qualifications DDS or DMD degree or equivalent; completion of a postgraduate program in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology; Board-certified or board-eligible for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology; Demonstrated evidence of scholarly activity and advancement in the field of oral and maxillofacial radiology. Additional Qualifications Experience in a leadership role within a clinical or academic setting and in working with a diverse pool of students; Record of research accomplishments; Masters and / or Doctoral degree in a field pertinent to Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology; Previous experience with or a strong interest in applying artificial intelligence in imaging technologies. Candidates should be keen to develop or enhance AI-driven diagnostic tools and processes in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.