Assistant Professor - Dental Hygiene

CUNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Hostos Community College, part of CUNY, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Dental Hygiene to begin Spring 2027. The appointment leads to an A.A.S.

degree and prepares graduates to become registered dental hygienists, with licensure exams required for employment. The successful candidate will teach Dental Hygiene courses, engage in scholarly activity, participate in curriculum development, advise students, and mentor peers.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent with ability to teach, scholarly achievement, and cooperation.
• Master's Degree in Dental Hygiene or higher; related discipline preferred.
• Two years of clinical Dental Hygiene experience including periodontal therapy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster an inclusive learning environment for diverse talents.
• Prior teaching experience in dental assisting and/or dental hygiene programs.
• Available to work evening hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to Dental Hygiene students.
• Support department and college missions; participate in meetings, recruitment, advising, curriculum development.
• Develop and maintain relationships with program faculty; engage in research and scholarly activities.
• Use emerging technologies to enhance instruction and departmental effectiveness.
• Mentor peers and contribute to community clinical projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion

Teaching & mentoring

Clinical dental hygiene

Education

Ph.D. in relevant field

Master's in Dental Hygiene

Job description

Assistant Professor - Dental Hygiene

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Dental Hygiene Unit of the Allied Health Department at Hostos Community College seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin Spring 2027. The Dental Hygiene Program leads to an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree for students who successfully complete the course of study. Students are prepared to become registered dental hygienists and to pass intensive theory National Board and Clinical State Board examinations. Passing both examinations are required for licensure and employment. The Dental Hygiene Program offers a two and three year course of study which includes summer. Students provide preventive dental health care at the on-site dental hygiene patient care facility for patients under direct guidance and supervision of licensed professional dental hygienists and dentists. The community has access to free dental hygiene care and oral health maintenance. Graduates are eligible to transfer to senior colleges. All eligible students are encouraged to apply for the various academic and health profession scholarships and to join both the local and national Student American Dental Hygienist Association (SADHA). Awards for achievement include the Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award, the New York City Dental Hygienist Association Clinical Proficiency Award, the American Dental Association Professional Achievement Award, and the Dental Hygiene Program Student Achievement Award. Dental hygienists find employment in private dental practices, public and private health agencies, hospitals, industrial clinics, government agencies, the U.S. Armed Services, Peace Corps, World Health Organizations, and dental hygiene schools. Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise, Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

The successful candidate will provide instruction to Dental Hygiene students; support the missions of the department, college, and university; participate in faculty meetings, student recruitment and advising, curriculum development, and other departmental activities; develop and maintain relationships with all program faculty; engage in research and other scholarly activities; use emerging technologies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of instruction and the department; monitor and facilitate ethical and professional behaviors, and serve as mentors, peer counselors, and colleagues for teaching and community clinical projects. Additional duties assigned based on the needs of the unit and department. Essential duties require on-campus presence/in-person work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. The following qualifications are preferred:

• + Master's Degree In Dental Hygiene or higher; Master's Degree in related discipline or higher


• + Two (2) years of clinical experience In Dental Hygiene including periodontal therapy


• + Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills


• + Successful experience with diverse populations


• + Ability to form an Inclusive environment that respects diverse talents and ways of learning Commitment to excellence in teaching and clinical skills


• + Prior teaching experience in dental assisting and dental hygiene program


• + Available to work evening hours when required

COMPENSATION

$85,556; salary commensurate with education and experience. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin October 1, 2026

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Location: Hostos Community College

Job Type: Full-Time