Assistant/Associate Dean of Clinical Programs

MCPHS University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MCPHS University seeks a full-time faculty member for the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene, responsible for delivering high-quality education to undergraduate students. The role involves teaching, providing mentorship, and engaging in scholarly activities. Candidates should possess a dental hygiene degree, relevant advanced degrees, and substantial clinical experience in the field. Competitive salaries and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Medical, vision, and dental insurance contributions

Generous time off

Retirement and pension plans

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' clinical experience as a registered dental hygienist.
• Minimum three years in an administrative role coordinating clinical teaching.
• Record of scholarly publication and professional accomplishments.

Responsibilities

• Teach Clinic and Didactic courses to Undergraduate students.
• Provide mentorship to students and contribute to research.
• Engage in teaching, service, and scholarship activities.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Planning

Teambuilding

Faculty Development

Education

Entry-level dental hygiene degree from a CODA accredited school

Master's degree in dental hygiene or related field

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate preferred

Tools

Dentrix

Word

Excel

Dexis

Job description

The Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene seeks a full-time faculty member to deliver high quality learning experiences and education for students in the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene. The faculty member will engage in teaching, service and scholarship activities, and works collaboratively with colleagues across the University as well as with the Assistant/Associate Dean for Clinical Programs. Additionally, the incumbent provides mentorship to students and contributes to the visibility, impact and reputation of the University and its programs through research and scholarly engagement. The selected candidate will have responsibilities teaching Clinic and Didactic courses to Undergraduate students. Subject matters may include Periodontology, Clinic and Process of Care. Rank and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Required:
• Entry-level dental hygiene degree from a CODA accredited school.
• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate preferred and a Master's degree in dental hygiene or related field with background in educational methodology.
• Current dental hygiene licensure (clinical and local anesthesia permit) or eligible for MA state licensure.
• A minimum of five years' clinical experience as registered dental hygienist, preferably with experience in periodontal practice.
• A minimum of three years of experience in an administrative role coordinating clinical teaching and/or clinical education in a dental hygiene program.
• Must have excellent managerial ability to direct, implement, and conduct ongoing evaluation of clinical curriculum.
• Must demonstrate excellent knowledge and skills in communication, organization, planning, teambuilding, and faculty development.
• Record of scholarly publication and professional accomplishments meriting appointment at the associate professor or professor level, and potential for continued professional development.
• Periodontal instrumentation skills and knowledge related to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Knowledge of CODA standards relating to the clinical curriculum.
• Proficiency with computer software including, but not limited to Dentrix, Word, Excel, Dexis.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements:
• Work requires sitting, standing and walking as part of classroom instruction.
• In addition to being able to stand for 2-4 hour periods of time, must have the ability to participate in basic diagnostic and therapeutic maneuvers and procedures in the process of dental hygiene care is required.
• Candidates must have sufficient motor function to execute movements reasonably required to properly care for all patients.
• Candidates must be able to perform motor functions with or without assistive devices
• Must be able to use technology, such as typing and manipulating a mouse/mouse pad
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.

Apply
Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

About Us
Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world's top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston's Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, retirement and pension plans, and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance for our employees while supporting the MCPHS strategic plan.

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.