Professor of Community Dentistry
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Professor of Community Dentistry
Department of Odontology
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen
The University seeks to appoint a professor to the Department of Odontology to commence as soon as possible.
About the Department
We aim to promote health in the population by optimizing diagnostics, prevention and treatment of diseases in the oral and craniofacial areas. Our purpose includes research-based and -integrating teaching to ensure that basic, translational and clinical research reaches clinical practice.
We focus on interdisciplinary research across three research sections and collaborate with national and international institutions, municipalities, regional hospitals, private practices, and businesses in the medical field to solve complex challenges regarding interactions between oral and medical diseases. The main body of staff at the Department of Odontology is financed by public funding. The position is affiliated to the subject area of Community Dentistry, which is part of the Section of Oral Health, Society and Technology.
Information about the Department of Odontology: https://odontology.ku.dk/
Job description
When considering applications for the professorship, the main emphasis will be on the applicant's ability to document a high level of original scientific work at an international level within the area of Community Dentistry.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced researcher to lead and develop research in the field of oral health and its connection to society, quality of life, general health, social function, and inequality. The candidate must be a recognized expert with in-depth knowledge of the Danish/Scandinavian dental care systems, legislation, and resource allocation, as well as the individual and societal implications of oral health and diseases. The candidate is expected to employ both qualitative and quantitative research methods to explore the societal and social aspects of oral health. This includes conducting clinical intervention studies, registry-based research, and interviews. The candidate must demonstrate a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and cocreation with stakeholders, including community members, patients, policymakers and other relevant parties, to jointly develop and implement research projects that benefits patients, society and the department.
The candidate will be expected to contribute with high quality research-based and research-integrating teaching in the pre-graduate curriculum.
The professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:
To be qualified for a professor position, you will be assessed according to these six overall criteria for recognising merit at the University of Copenhagen: Research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership. Find information about each criterion.
The candidate is expected to have a high level of oral and written English. International applicants are expected to learn Danish and to speak/understand the language at a sufficient level within a reasonable period, to be able to teach as well as keeping patient records in Danish, a legislative requirement in Denmark.
The candidate must have completed the MSc degree in Dentistry (equivalating the Danish 2-year Master programme, entailing authorization). Candidates with the right to work independently as a dentist in accordance with Danish legislation will be preferred.
The hiring committee will also take the following personal competences into consideration:
Terms of employment
The position is permanent.
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations.
The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.
Questions
For further information, please contact Head of Department Anne Havemose-Poulsen, ahap@sund.ku.dk, +45 35 32 66 92
Foreign applicants may find the university’s International Staff Mobility useful.
Application
The application must be submitted in English and must include the following documents:
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. You can read about the recruitment process at the university's Job Portal.
Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position.
Please submit the application with the required attachments. Only online applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, Sunday, 26 October 2025.
Interviews for this position are likely to be held on 19 January 2026.
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen
The University seeks to appoint a professor to the Department of Odontology to commence as soon as possible.
About the Department
We aim to promote health in the population by optimizing diagnostics, prevention and treatment of diseases in the oral and craniofacial areas. Our purpose includes research-based and -integrating teaching to ensure that basic, translational and clinical research reaches clinical practice.
We focus on interdisciplinary research across three research sections and collaborate with national and international institutions, municipalities, regional hospitals, private practices, and businesses in the medical field to solve complex challenges regarding interactions between oral and medical diseases. The main body of staff at the Department of Odontology is financed by public funding. The position is affiliated to the subject area of Community Dentistry, which is part of the Section of Oral Health, Society and Technology.
Information about the Department of Odontology: https://odontology.ku.dk/
Job description
When considering applications for the professorship, the main emphasis will be on the applicant's ability to document a high level of original scientific work at an international level within the area of Community Dentistry.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced researcher to lead and develop research in the field of oral health and its connection to society, quality of life, general health, social function, and inequality. The candidate must be a recognized expert with in-depth knowledge of the Danish/Scandinavian dental care systems, legislation, and resource allocation, as well as the individual and societal implications of oral health and diseases. The candidate is expected to employ both qualitative and quantitative research methods to explore the societal and social aspects of oral health. This includes conducting clinical intervention studies, registry-based research, and interviews. The candidate must demonstrate a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and cocreation with stakeholders, including community members, patients, policymakers and other relevant parties, to jointly develop and implement research projects that benefits patients, society and the department.
The candidate will be expected to contribute with high quality research-based and research-integrating teaching in the pre-graduate curriculum.
The professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:
- Research, including publication/academic dissemination
- Research-based teaching, including associated examination
- Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers
- Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate
- Academic assessments
- Examination of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students
- Research-based public-sector consultancy may be required
To be qualified for a professor position, you will be assessed according to these six overall criteria for recognising merit at the University of Copenhagen: Research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership. Find information about each criterion.
The candidate is expected to have a high level of oral and written English. International applicants are expected to learn Danish and to speak/understand the language at a sufficient level within a reasonable period, to be able to teach as well as keeping patient records in Danish, a legislative requirement in Denmark.
The candidate must have completed the MSc degree in Dentistry (equivalating the Danish 2-year Master programme, entailing authorization). Candidates with the right to work independently as a dentist in accordance with Danish legislation will be preferred.
The hiring committee will also take the following personal competences into consideration:
- You are a (medical) expert in the field of Community Dentistry, who performs original and innovative research at a high international level that has an interdisciplinary impact for the benefit of students, patients, and the society. Your excellence/excellency will contribute to attracting external funding of direct and indirect research costs.
- You are an excellent communicator who publishes in international peer-reviewed journals, shares your research and knowledge with national and international colleagues and actively contributes to the public debate by sharing your knowledge with the society.
- You are a valuable collaborator, who has great collaborative skills with an interest in promoting long-lasting partnerships with other national and international researchers, the medical hospitals, medical industry, and private and public stakeholders.
- You are a leader who possesses the skills to manage your research and teaching area with an emphasis on inclusion, diversity, and trusting relationships between you, colleagues, and students. As a supervisor of PhD students, pre-graduate research scholars, and students, you are committed, supportive, and a role model for upcoming generations to secure the future of the research area. Management tasks include course leadership.
- You are a health advocate and health promotor in your research and teaching with an insight into what is needed in the society to improve public and global health.
- As a part of our academic staff, you will contribute to life-long learning in our interdisciplinary environment and to our ongoing development of the department with your expertise and competencies and thus contribute to a positive working and educational environment.
- You are professional in your daily work and in your relationships with colleagues, students, and patients.
- A high degree of original academic production at an international level, including considerable contributions to the development of the academic discipline.
- Research management and other management functions, e.g. commitment to the university’s external academic activities, as well as knowledge and technology transfer.
- Research-based teaching.
Terms of employment
The position is permanent.
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations.
The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.
Questions
For further information, please contact Head of Department Anne Havemose-Poulsen, ahap@sund.ku.dk, +45 35 32 66 92
Foreign applicants may find the university’s International Staff Mobility useful.
Application
The application must be submitted in English and must include the following documents:
- Application (Including motivation for applying for this position (Maximum 2 pages))
- Curriculum vitae (Including information about external funding)
- Diplomas (Master’s, PhD and other relevant certificates)
- A complete list of publications
- Research plan (3‐5 pages)
- Uploads of maximum 10 publications to be considered in the assessment
- Teaching plan
- Teaching portfolio (Guidelines)
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. You can read about the recruitment process at the university's Job Portal.
Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position.
Please submit the application with the required attachments. Only online applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, Sunday, 26 October 2025.
Interviews for this position are likely to be held on 19 January 2026.