162785 Associate Professor or Assistant Professor of Orthodontics

Job title:

162785 Associate Professor or Assistant Professor of Orthodontics

Company:

KU – SUND – PANUM KBH N

Job description

Department of Odontology
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of CopenhagenThe University seeks to appoint an Associate Professor, alternatively an Assistant Professor, to the Department of Odontology to commence 1 May 2025 or after agreement. The position is a full-time position and will be permanent (Associate Professor) or limited to 4 years (Assistant Professor).About the Department
We aim to promote health in the population by optimizing diagnostics, prevention and treatment of diseases in the oral and craniofacial areas. Our purpose includes research-based and -integrating teaching to ensure that basic, translational and clinical research reaches clinical practice.We focus on interdisciplinary research across three research sections and collaborate with national and international institutions, municipalities, regional hospitals, private practices, and businesses in the medical field to solve complex challenges regarding interactions between oral and medical diseases. The main body of staff at the Department of Odontology is financed by public funding. The position is affiliated to the subject area of Orthodontics, which is part of the Section of Oral Health, Society and Technology.Information about the Department of Odontology: .About the subject area of Orthodontics
The subject area of Orthodontics is responsible for conducting research and teaching within the field of orthodontics including the Postgraduate Programme in Orthodontics, which is also located at the Department of Odontology.Current research within Orthodontics includes craniofacial growth and development, the cervical spine, orofacial function and respiration, and their significance for orthodontic diagnostics and treatment. Additionally, research activities include dental sleep medicine and 3D diagnostics of the craniofacial skeleton, the cervical spine, and the upper airways. Other research topics related to orthodontics are encouraged.Teaching is conducted at both pre-graduate and post-graduate level. The teaching comprises theory as well as clinical exercises and patient treatment. The curriculum currently covers orthodontic diagnostics including craniofacial development and skeletal maturation, treatment principles including patient selection criteria according to the national guidelines for orthodontic treatment. Furthermore, the exercises include orthodontic treatments.Job description
The Associate Professor’s/Assistant Professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

  • Original research, including publication/academic dissemination duties
  • Research-based and research-integrating teaching
  • Course management and examination duties
  • Clinical and theoretical teaching at both pre-graduate and post-graduate level
  • Supervision of pre- and post-graduate assignments and theses
  • Sharing knowledge with society
  • Administrative functions
  • Actively applying for external funding
  • Contribution to a positive working and educational environment

The Assistant Professor will be required to participate in formal pedagogical training programme for Assistant Professors.The Associate Professor will be obligated to undertake research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchersRequired qualifications
Qualification for both positions require an assessment made according to the University of Copenhagen’s six ordinary criteria for recognising merit:

  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Societal impact
  • Organisational contribution
  • External funding
  • Leadership

Find information about each criterion here: .We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following skills and experience:

  • MSc Degree in Dentistry (DDS)
  • Specialist degree in orthodontics (equivalent to a 3-years full time structured programme delivered in universities or institutes with an officially recognized academic affiliation with clinical activity, theoretical education, and research in accordance with Network of Erasmus Based European Orthodontic Postgraduate Programs (NEBEOP)

and Danish regulations: (in Danish) * Fulfilment of the criteria to practice independently in Denmark/EU as a specialist in Orthodontics.

  • PhD in Dentistry or related scientific area
  • Teaching experience in orthodontics at pre- and postgraduate levels
  • Advanced communication skills and ability to work in teams
  • Advanced English and Danish skills, written and spoken

Furthermore, applicants for the associate professorship are required to document:

  • Research qualifications at the level that can be achieved by satisfactorily completing a period of employment as an assistant professor/postdoc, but may also be obtained in other ways
  • Pedagogical competencies

Candidates who have obtained the authorization to work as a dentist/specialist in orthodontics in Denmark/EU will be preferred. If you do not have the authorization to work independently as a dentist in Denmark, it must be obtained as soon as possible, as this position entails treatment of patients. International applicants are expected to learn Danish and to speak/understand the language at a sufficient level within a reasonable period. All patient records must be kept in Danish, and Danish is the official language of instruction in the pre-and postgraduate study programmes.Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week. The position is permanent for the Associate Professor position and fixed term (4 years) for the Assistant Professor position.Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations.Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.Questions
For further information, please contact Professor Liselotte Sonnesen, alson@sund.ku.dk.Foreign applicants may find this link useful: (International Staff Mobility).Application
The application should be submitted in English and must include the following documents:

  • Motivated letter of application including the level of appointment sought (max 2 pages)
  • Curriculum Vitae (incl. work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position. Please include information about external funding if relevant)
  • Diplomas (Master’s, PhD, and other relevant certificates). If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
  • A complete list of publications
  • Teaching portfolio (Guidelines)

Additionally, applicants for the Associate Professor position are required to include:

  • Research plan (3-5 pages)
  • Uploads of maximum 5 publications to be considered in the assessment
  • Teaching plan

Filing of application
Please note that selected applicants who have applied for either both positions or the associate professor position will be assessed for the assistant professor position if they are found not-qualified for the associate professor position.Application procedure
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are then notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean/Head of Department will appoint an expert assessment committee to assess the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and each applicant can comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. You can read about the recruitment process at the University’s .Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position.Please submit the application with the required attachments. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, 24 November 2024.

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Location

København

Job date

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 22:30:24 GMT

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