Dental Medicine – Assistant Professor (Microbiology, Infectiology and Oral Immunology)

Université de Montréal

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Assistant Professor in microbiology, infectiology and oral immunology
Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Dental Medicine

The Faculty of Dental Medicine at the Université de Montréal, located in the heart of the city of Montreal, is looking for an assistant professor in microbiology, infectiology, and oral immunology to join the dynamic team of its Department of Stomatology. The selected person will work in collaboration with many professors involved in basic and clinical research and will be an educational resource for future dentists graduating from the Faculty. To learn about the Faculty of Dental Medicine and discover the effervescence of its faculty life, visit our website.

As a professor, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the excellence of your Faculty of Dental Medicine at the Université de Montréal…

…through your teaching and your research activities. You will also ensure the visibility of your discipline in addition to actively participate in the operation of a renowned institution. As such, you will:

• Provide didactic teaching in microbiology, infectiology and immunology as well as related disciplines at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Ensure a weekly presence in the clinic and teach the basic principles of infection control in the dental setting;
• Develop a research program in microbiology, immunology or infection control in the medical and dental setting and participate in the supervision of graduate students;
• Contribute to the operation of the Faculty of Dental Medicine and the Université de Montréal;
• Promote and diffuse your research through scientific publications and during conferences to the scientific community as well as to the public.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• To hold a Ph.D. in microbiology or immunology. Postdoctoral experience is an asset;
• To develop practical expertise in the field of infection control in the medical and dental setting;
• To teach microbiology and immunology at undergraduate and graduate levels;
• To develop structuring research projects having a clinical impact in fields such as dental microbiology and biofilm, aerosols, bacterial resistance, microbial structural biology, antibacterial peptides, as well as the possible association between systemic diseases, oral microflora, and periodontal diseases;
• To work in collaboration with established research teams;
• To build relationships with researchers from various departments, faculties, and universities;
• To compete for research funding from provincial, national, and international granting agencies;
• An adequate knowledge of the French written and spoken language or a strong commitment to mastering the proficiency level required, in accordance to Université de Montréal’s Language Policy. An institutional learning support program is offered to all professors wishing to learn French or improve their communication skills.

How to submit your application
We invite you to submit a letter outlining your interests and career goals, your resume, a copy of your diplomas, and three letters of recommendation from professors or supervisors to:

Doctor Adel Kauzman
Head, Department of stomatology
Faculty of Dental Medicine
Université de Montréal
C.P. 6128, Centre-ville Station
Montreal (Quebec) H3C 3J7
Telephone: 514 343-6081
Email: adel.kauzman@umontreal.ca
Web Site: http://www.medent.umontreal.ca/fr/

Additional information about the position
Reference number: FMD 09-23/02
Application deadline: Until November 15, 2023
Salary: Université de Montréal offers competitive salaries and a full range of benefits
Starting date: As of June 1, 2024

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Université de Montréal is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. Through its Equal Access Employment Program (EAEP), UdeM invites applications from women, Aboriginal people, visible and ethnic minorities, as well as persons with disabilities. We will –confidentially – adapt our recruitment mechanisms to the specific needs of people with disabilities who request it.

UdeM embraces a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws, and therefore encourages all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their characteristics. However, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.

In order to measure the impact of its equity, diversity and inclusion actions, UdeM is collecting data on applicants identifying themselves with one of the groups targeted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, namely women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities, ethnic minorities and people with limitations. To this end, we thank you for completing this self-identification questionnaire. The information you provide through this form is strictly confidential and will be shared only with those responsible for the UdeM EAEP. If you wish, you may also indicate that you belong to one of the targeted groups in your cover letter, which will be reviewed by the selection committee and the assembly of peers.

Université de Montréal’s application process allows all members of the Professor’s Assembly to review the application files submitted. If you wish to keep your application confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.