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Associate Professor Tenure/Tenure-Track, Department of Oral Medicine

Position Overview

School / Campus / College: School of Dentistry

Organization: Oral Medicine

Title: Associate Professor Tenure/Tenure-Track, Department of Oral Medicine

Position Details

Position Description

Founded in 1945, the University of Washington (UW) School of Dentistry is internationally recognized for excellence in dental education, research and patient care. We attract top-tier faculty and students who are committed to advancing oral health through innovation, scholarship and clinical expertise. It serves as a center of excellence in orofacial healthcare for Washington state and the Pacific Northwest. Please visit the UW School of Dentistry Profile .

T he UW is one of the world’s preeminent research universities and the oldest public university in the Pacific Northwest. It is an internationally ranked public university, serving diverse students, faculty, and staff, and is committed to educating and working in a multicultural environment. The institution engages in teaching, research, and service. It is both a state government institution and a public university, and meets the federal requirement of a "public service organization" as defined by the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program .

Description

The University of Washington School of Dentistry invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track position at the Associate Professor rank in the Department of Oral Medicine. The position is full-time, with a 12-month service period. All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research/scholarship and service.

They are expected to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment in research, teaching, mentoring, and/or service, with particular emphasis on supporting the success of students from all backgrounds.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position will be $15,619 - $18,222 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Other compensation associated with this position may include: an administrative supplement; moving expenses; relocation incentive pay; and faculty practice activity. A summary of the benefits associated with this title/rank can be found on our Benefits page. For more information on the position, please visit the University of Washington’s academic job webpage.

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Location/Start Date: This position is on-site at the UW Seattle campus, and Fred Hutch Cancer Center in South Lake Union, Seattle. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have completed a DDS/DMD program from a CODA-accredited dental school (or equivalent), and candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Oral Medicine. The candidate will possess a record of substantial success in didactic and clinical teaching at the predoctoral and graduate levels as well as scholarly activities, patient care in oral medicine, with a focus on oral oncology and supportive services in cancer care, and engagement in service activities.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a strong record of oral medicine clinical experience, research and scholarly activity, prior administrative leadership experience, teaching at the predoctoral and/or graduate level and demonstrated leadership/service in professional organizations at the regional or national level.

Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a CV, contact information for three references, and a letter of intent. The letter should summarize your academic career, including clinical, teaching experience, research, administrative leadership experience, and service/leadership in professional organizations at the regional or national levels.

Applications received by 2/1/2026 will be given priority.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all.

As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at ?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.uw.edu%2Fbenefits%2Fbenefits-orientation%2Fbenefit-summary-pdfs%2F&module=jobs&id=3179075" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.uw.edu%2Fbenefits%2Fbenefits-orientation%2Fbenefit-summary-pdfs%2F&module=jobs&id=3179075" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/­benefits-orientation/­benefit-summary-pdfs/ . Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dsouw.edu .

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