Assistant Professor in Dental Hygiene

Indiana University

Bloomington (IN)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 74,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Indiana University South Bend invites applications for a full-time, 10-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene. The role emphasizes teaching, scholarship, and service, with opportunities to broaden research and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The position requires a master’s degree and clinical experience, with potential for doctoral work and involvement in program evaluation, community engagement, and professional service.

Qualifications

Hold or be eligible for an Indiana dental hygiene license.
Master’s degree required in dental hygiene, education, health sciences, public health, or related field.
Minimum of five years of clinical dental hygiene experience.
Demonstrated experience with scholarly and creative activity or potential.
Commitment to learner-centered teaching and student success.

Responsibilities

Teach on-campus didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses in the Dental Hygiene Program.
Mentor dental hygiene students and participate in interprofessional education activities.
Support faculty calibration and curriculum assessment; contribute to quality assurance of clinical services.
Engage in scholarly activity and service to the program, school, university, profession, and community.
Maintain an active program of scholarship and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Clinical dental hygiene experience

Scholarly activity

Learner-centered teaching

Interprofessional education

Service to the profession/community

Education

Master’s degree in dental hygiene/education/health sciences/public health

Doctoral degree (earned or progress toward)

Job description

Posting Details

Title

Assistant Professor in Dental Hygiene

Appointment Status

Tenure Track

Department

IU South Bend Dental Education

Location

South Bend

Position Summary

The Dwyer School of Health Sciences, Division of Dental Education at Indiana University South Bend invites applications for a full-time, 10-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene.

We seek an engaged educator and scholar who will contribute to the continued excellence and growth of our Dental Hygiene Program through teaching, scholarship, and service. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring research experience, interdisciplinary perspectives, and areas of expertise that complement existing strengths while introducing new directions that expand and strengthen scholarship in dental hygiene and preventive science.

The full-time faculty workload (100% FTE) is 12 credit hours of contact time each fall and spring semester. The successful candidate will receive one 3 credit course of reassigned contact time for scholarly and creative activities, in accordance with university and campus policies, resulting in a teaching assignment of 9 credit hours of contact time per semester. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active program of scholarship and contribute to service.

Teaching responsibilities include on-campus didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction in the Dental Hygiene Program; mentoring dental hygiene students; participating in interprofessional education activities; and supporting faculty calibration. Additional responsibilities include participation in closed-loop curriculum assessment, quality assurance of clinical services, and service to the program, school, university, profession, and community.

We seek a candidate who demonstrates a commitment to excellence in the dental hygiene profession and proficiency in high-impact, learner-centered teaching practices. The successful candidate will contribute to strengthening the program’s scholarly capacity through research, collaboration, and engagement with students and colleagues.

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work effectively within an academic community that values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Salary is commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

About Indiana University South Bend: Indiana University South Bend is a public, comprehensive and the largest regional campus of Indiana University, serving northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. Located along the St. Joseph River, the campus is known for its strong emphasis on teaching excellence, undergraduate research, faculty student interaction, commitment to access and community engagement within a supportive academic environment.

Appointment/Start Date: August 1, 2027. Applications received by January 1, 2027 will receive full consideration, however the search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

The position will remain posted until filled.

Basic Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Hold or be eligible for an Indiana dental hygiene license.
Hold a minimum of a master’s degree in dental hygiene, education, health sciences, public health, or a related field.
Have a minimum of five years of clinical dental hygiene experience.
Demonstrate experience with or potential for scholarly and creative activity.
Demonstrate a commitment to learner-centered teaching and student success.

Preferred Qualifications

An earned doctorate or progress toward a doctoral degree.
Previous teaching experience in a CODA-accredited dental hygiene or other clinical education program, including didactic, clinical, and/or laboratory instruction.
Experience with high-impact educational practices.
Experience mentoring students in academic, clinical, research, or professional settings.
Experience with interprofessional education or collaboration.
A demonstrated record of professional, university, or community service.

Department Contact for Questions

Mallory Roberts
mledmond@iu.edu

Salary and Rank

$67,000

Special Instructions

Applicants must include a resume or academic curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a research agenda/statement of scholarship, and a letter of application. The application deadline for best consideration is January 1, 2027. The position will remain posted until filled.

Posting Number

IU-101754-2026

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