Assistant professors and/or associate professors in clinical and preventive dentistry

Department of Clinical and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark seeks two engaged individuals for two fixed-term appointments (2 years at up to 37 hours/week with possibility of extension), who wish to be part of building a completely new dental institute and the development of future dentist and dental hygienist educations.

This is a rare opportunity to influence education, research and clinical teaching from the outset and at the same time become part of an ambitious academic environment with a focus on high professional quality, innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

About the positions

We are seeking candidates with a broad dental profile and an interest in developing university education programs.

We envision applicants with diverse dental competencies and subspecialties, for example in:

• Cariology and Endodontology
• Periodontology
• Prosthetics
• Orthodontics
• Oral Surgery
• Oral Medicine
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Clinical Dentistry in general
• Preventive Dentistry
• Digital Dentistry

The crucial factor is not your subspecialty alone, but your motivation to contribute to the development of a modern, research-based dental education.

Responsibilities

As part of the institute's formation you will be expected to actively contribute to

• the development of the new dentist and dental hygienist educations, which are expected to commence in the summer of 2027
• planning and development of teaching programs
• teaching at bachelor’s and master’s levels
• teaching both dental and dental hygienist students
• development of clinical learning pathways, simulation and competency-based teaching
• examinations and supervision of students
• collaboration with clinical teachers, private clinical training clinics and other partners
• development of the institute's teaching and learning environment.
• development and execution of research projects within clinical and preventive dentistry
• scientific publishing and research dissemination
• development of national and international research collaborations
• participation in securing external research funding

Teaching will be based on evidence-based dentistry and have a close link between basic science, clinical skills and patient care.

Research

The institute is simultaneously building the research unit APEX, which will develop strong national and international research environments within clinical and preventive dentistry.

We are therefore seeking candidates with an interest in research and development.

To succeed in the position, we expect that you

• have demonstrated research experience
• have published scientific articles
• have a desire to develop your own research
• have an interest in interdisciplinary and international collaborations.

The research content of the positions will be tailored to the individual candidate's qualifications and career level.

Qualifications

We expect that you

• are a trained dentist
• have a PhD
• have Danish authorization as a dentist or meet the conditions for obtaining Danish authorization
• combine strong clinical competencies with a well-developed scientific mindset
• wish to contribute actively to the development of a new dental institute
• thrive in an interdisciplinary university environment
• have good collaboration skills.

It will be advantageous if you additionally have

• documented teaching experience
• experience with curriculum development
• experience with supervising students
• experience from specialist training or particular clinical competence areas.

In connection with a possible combined assistant professorship, a university pedagogy course is planned.

Appointment requires scientific qualifications at PhD level in accordance with the current notice on university position structures.

We offer

You will become part of a developing institute with the opportunity to make a significant academic impact.

We offer among other things

• an opportunity to help shape new educations from the ground up
• a strong research-based university environment
• close collaboration between research, clinic and teaching
• good opportunities for academic career development
• participation in the development of the APEX research unit
• a committed and ambitious collegial environment focused on quality, collaboration and innovation.

About the institute

The Department of Clinical and Preventive Dentistry at SDU will develop and disseminate new knowledge within dentistry through excellent research, research-based education at Syddansk Universitet’s new dentist and dental hygienist programs and in close collaboration with the health services.

The institute will educate future dentists and dental hygienists through research-based teaching, modern simulation, clinical training and close interaction with the surrounding health service through a strong international research environment of the highest professional level.

The vision is to create an internationally oriented strong research and education environment where clinical excellence, evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration go hand in hand

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor and Head of Research Torben H. Thygesen, [email protected], +45 22341364 or Acting Institute Director and Dean Jakob Grauslund, [email protected], +45 93507042.

Application deadline

The application deadline is 19.10.2026, at 23:59.

Terms of employment

The positions may be filled at assistant professor or lecturer level depending on the applicant's overall qualifications and documented experience in research, teaching and academic development work.

Employment is in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Employees.

Employment as assistant professor and lecturer is at pay grade 4-8 in the state pay scale depending on seniority. In addition, a centrally agreed assistant- or lecturer allowance is paid, and, after specific negotiation, additional qualification and function allowances may be agreed.

The place of employment will be Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M.

Application

We strongly recommend that you read “How to apply for a position at SDU” before applying.

Applications must be submitted electronically via the link "Apply now" at the bottom of this page. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF. Each field in the application form can contain only one file of max. 10 MB.

See also the faculty’s guidelines for applicants at the link below.

The application must include (as PDF files)

• Motivated application
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of diplomas including documentation of acquisition of the PhD or equivalent
• A complete and numbered list of publications
• 3 for assistant professors, and 6 for lecturers scientific, peer-reviewed publications that the applicant wishes to have included in the assessment of their scientific qualifications. Please note that one PDF file must be attached for each publication.
• It is permitted to combine copies of the publications in a single file.
• Teaching portfolio
• Research plan, including an account of own research and preferably a vision for future research in the research unit
• An account of other qualifications relevant to the position

Please note that all the above information must be included in the application.

Applications received after the deadline and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.

For technical problems, please contact: [email protected]

Assessment process

Shortlisting may be used as part of the assessment process.

Assessment of applications will be carried out in accordance with the applicable appointment notice for universities. Applications will be evaluated by an expert assessment committee, and applicants will receive their own assessment.

Do you want to help create the dentistry of the future?

We are seeking colleagues who want more than just teaching. We are looking for dentists who want to help build a new academic environment, develop research and educate the next generation of dentists and dental hygienists.

Together we create the foundation for Denmark’s newest dental institute.

Syddansk Universitet encourages everyone to apply, regardless of background.

Location

Odense M, Denmark

Apply Before

2026-10-19T21:59:00+00:00