Applications are invited for two full-time tenure track appointments at the Assistant or Associate Professor levels commencing April 1, 2013 or as soon thereafter as possible. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or D.M.D./D.D.S. with post­doctoral training and evidence of published research in cell biology-related areas including but not limited to neuroimmunology, craniofacial developmental biology, oral microbiology, or inflammation/immunology. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. For a clinically qualified individual, the candidate must be eligible for licensure with the Manitoba Dental Association. Opportunities for private practice privileges are available two half-days per week. Further information can be obtained from www.umanitoba.ca/admin/human_resources/.

The Department of Oral Biology (http://umanitoba.ca/dentistry/staff/dent_OB.html) is multidisciplinary and provides basic science teaching to dental and dental hygiene students and graduate students and carries out research in behavioural neurosciences, biochemistry, proteomics, taste receptors, cell and molecular biology, physiology, oral-systemic health and microbiology. The applicant must be able to effectively communicate and will be required to teach related courses to dental and dental hygiene students, and participate in Faculty courses at the graduate level. Previous teaching experience will be an asset. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong externally-funded research program to complement ongoing research in the department. Opportunities exist for collaboration with clinical/basic science departments on the Health Sciences campus.

Winnipeg is a prairie city with a population of 670,000 (http://www.tourismwinnipeg.com/). Its ethnic diversity is notable and is celebrated through many annual festivals. Experience Winnipeg's world-class arts and entertainment, and professional sports teams in a family-centred urban community. Winnipeg boasts a balanced lifestyle with affordability. Winnipeg is located close to superb outdoor recreational facilities with a wide variety of lakes, beaches and wilderness areas within an easy drive of the city.

The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The Review of applications will begin in September 2012 and will continue until the positions are filled. Please refer to position #14989 or #14457 in all correspondence. A cover letter of application, plus a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, the names and contact information, including e-mail addresses, of three referees should be forwarded as a single PDF file via e-mail to:

Dr. J.E. Scott, Professor & Head and Chair, Search Committee
Department of Oral Biology
780 Bannatyne Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3E OW2
Fax: (204) 789-3913
E-mail: jscott@cc.umanitoba.ca

Application materials, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, and letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba) and will be provided to participating members of the search process.

For more information on this opportunity, visit: umanitoba.ca/employment

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