Ph.D. or equivalent degree in genetics, developmental biology, developmental genetics, craniofacial biology, stem cell biology, or equivalent related specialty

A minimum of three years of experience in teaching developmental genetics or craniofacial development at the level of higher education

Experience in teaching clinically-integrated human craniofacial development for dental students

Experience in the use of medical/dental laboratory findings and clinical case-based scenarios in the teaching of human craniofacial development

Experience in the development and delivery of an integrated dental curriculum

Experience with innovative teaching methods such as interactive large and small group formats, laboratory-based instruction, team-based learning, case-based learning, problem-based, and distance education learning

Experience with curriculum management software systems

Participation in national organizations or committees devoted to dental education

Demonstration of research excellence in their field

Demonstration of productive research collaborations and interdisciplinary research

Demonstration of post-doctoral training related to developmental biology or craniofacial genetics

Experience in mentoring students in the laboratory

Experience in the development of grant proposals and the management of extramural funding

Experience in dental education scholarship

Emerging or established regional or national reputation for associate professor or higher rank