Instructor, Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences
- University of Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Dec 23, 2025
Job Description
Instructor, Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences
Location: The University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine 240 S. 40th street Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Jan 07, 2025
Deadline:
The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine invites applications for a full-time, Instructor position in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences and the Center for Integrative Global Oral Health.
Job Description:
The Instructor will play a key role in developing evidence syntheses, such as systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and contributing to evidence-informed practice guidelines and policies in oral health. The role involves implementing established and innovative research methodologies for living guideline development, participating in stakeholder engagement, and ensuring effective communication among guideline panels and advisory boards. The Instructor will also assist in identifying relevant data to inform GRADE evidence-to-decision tables, prepare meeting materials, and contribute to manuscript writing and deliverables.
In evidence synthesis, the Instructor will collaborate with other senior researchers by contributing to designing study protocols, developing screening and data extraction forms, conducting data analysis, assessing the certainty of evidence, facilitating guideline panel meetings, and dissemination. Responsibilities also include preparing summary-of-findings tables and other evidence synopses products. Dissemination efforts will focus on creating presentations, reports, and publications in peer-reviewed journals to communicate guideline recommendations.
Additionally, the role includes supporting the development of educational and training materials for guideline panels and users to enhance understanding and utilization of evidence and guideline recommendations. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
The position requires an advanced degree in a health care or research related field (e.g., DDS, BDS, DMD, MD, PhD, MPH, MSc) and 3-5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates should possess strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and work independently.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Familiarity with systematic review methodologies and guideline development standards (e.g., GRADE) and software tools (e.g., DistillerSR, MAGICapp, GRADEpro, Epistemonikos, RevMan Web, STATA, R Studio, Endnote, Covidence).
• Experience working with professional healthcare organizations or guideline development committees.
• Experience conducting educational and training programs.
Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for work authorization.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates must apply via Interfolio
The posting for this position will remain open until it is filled.
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/161552
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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