Assistant/Associate Professor - School of Dentistry/Dental Hygiene

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in the School of Dentistry's Dental Hygiene Department. The position comprises oversight of instructional activities and engagement in scholarly work, requiring a Master's Degree in dental hygiene, relevant experience, and effective communication skills. Join a supportive academic community committed to advancing the dental profession.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience as a dental hygiene clinical instructor.
• Must possess a current dental hygiene license.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing the dental hygiene profession.

Responsibilities

• Oversee didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical instruction for dental hygiene programs.
• Serve in roles of clinical and didactic teaching.
• Active participation in scholarly activities and service.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Leadership skills

Commitment to dental hygiene profession

Education

Master’s Degree in dental hygiene or health related field

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description - Assistant/Associate Professor - School of Dentistry/Dental Hygiene (26276)

Assistant/Associate Professor - School of Dentistry/Dental Hygiene - 26276

Description

Dental Hygiene Faculty Position
West Virginia University School of Dentistry
Department of Dental Hygiene

West Virginia University School of Dentistry in Morgantown, WV is seeking applications for a full-time clinical track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Department of Dental Hygiene. Determination of faculty salary and academic rank is within the purview of the Dean and Faculty Evaluation Committee and will be commensurate with qualifications. The West Virginia University Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center Campus includes the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Public Health. Located only 80 miles south of Pittsburgh, Morgantown is easily accessible to major metropolitan areas in the East and Midwest and has been named one of the best small cities in the U.S.

Responsibilities will include oversight of didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical instruction to dental hygiene and dental students, high quality scholarly activity, and service related activities. The successful candidate may serve in roles of clinical and didactic teaching, course director for courses assigned and/or clinic supervisor.

Qualifications

The following required qualifications must be met by the time of appointment:

• Master’s Degree in dental hygiene or health related field.
• Registered dental hygiene graduate from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.
• Possess a current dental hygiene license from the West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners.
• Current BLS certification recognized by the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a dental hygiene clinical instructor.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a practicing dental hygienist.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing the dental hygiene profession.
• Evidence of multiple appointed and/or elected officer positions in state and national organizations.
• Demonstrate effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Evidence of positive leadership skills.
• To be considered for appointment at the Associate Professor level, candidates must demonstrate a record of scholarly activity, service, and experience in dental hygiene education.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled by the qualified candidate. Electronic submission of application with supporting credentials (letter of interest addressing the requirements above, current curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references including names, postal addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers, and permission to contact these references) can be made at: https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=26276

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West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.