Assistant Clinical Professor - Communication Sciences & Oral Health

Texas Woman's University; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Assistant Clinical Professor to join their Dental Hygiene Program. This role emphasizes clinical instruction, course development, and mentoring students while contributing to research and community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Dental Hygiene and have significant clinical experience. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can make a meaningful impact on future dental hygienists and contribute to the mission of the university. If you are passionate about education and clinical excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical practice experience in a CODA accredited dental hygiene program.
• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners as a Registered Dental Hygienist.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver didactic and clinical instruction in dental hygiene.
• Engage in research and contribute to evidence-based practice.
• Participate in professional and community organizations.

Skills

Clinical Instruction

Course Development

Mentoring

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Master's Degree in Dental Hygiene

Job description

Texas Woman's University - Denton Campus

Assistant Clinical Professor

Dental Hygiene Program

The Department of Communication Sciences and Oral Health (CSOH) offers degrees in communication sciences, speech-language pathology, education of the deaf, and dental hygiene. Housed in the College of Health Sciences, the CSOH department has 26 full-time tenured, tenure-track, and clinical faculty members who work together to support the missions of the programs, department, and university. Our faculty members are engaged in a variety of teaching, research, and service efforts and they provide clinical supervision in our three clinics (the Dental Hygiene and Speech, Language and Hearing Clinics on the Denton campus and the Stroke Center on the Dallas campus).

The Position/Job Summary:

The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Clinical Professor include course development, didactic and clinical instruction, scholarship, and professional service. In the area of teaching, the role involves maintaining up-to-date clinical expertise, demonstrating excellence in all aspects of instruction, actively participating in course development and evaluation, and mentoring students. In research, the Assistant Clinical Professor is expected to share clinical expertise with colleagues and students in clinical settings while contributing to evidence-based practice. In terms of service, the role includes making meaningful contributions to the mission of the department, college, and university, actively engaging in professional and community organizations, and supporting student recruitment efforts.

Work is performed in a university dental hygiene clinic. Use of appropriate personal protective equipment is routinely required. Physical exertion includes standing, carrying equipment and supplies, reaching overhead, and regularly lifting to 50 pounds. Occasional travel to off-site locations requires the ability to drive and use a private vehicle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified applicants will hold a master's degree in Dental Hygiene or a related area, be licensed by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners as a Registered Dental Hygienist, and have a minimum of five years of clinical practice experience, in a CODA accredited dental hygiene program. Date Closed: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.

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If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.