Assistant Professor in Dental Hygiene - Full-Time Faculty

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Dental Hygiene Program invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Instructor in the appointment stream (non-tenure track). The primary site will be the Regional Training Center in Titusville, PA, with salary commensurate with education and experience.

A master’s degree in dental hygiene or related discipline and a minimum of two years of successful teaching experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in dental hygiene or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of two years of successful teaching experience in didactic, clinical, and laboratory dental hygiene courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach clinical, laboratory, and didactic courses for the Dental Hygiene Bachelor’s Degree Hybrid Track in Titusville, PA.
• Participate in committees and assist with CODA site visit preparation, student advising, and scholarly activities.
• Engage in research and professional service; participate in professional organizations and community service.
• Provide clinic oversight and leadership to ensure appropriate patient care in the clinic.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in dental hygiene

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Dental Hygiene Program announces the immediate availability of a full-time faculty position at the academic rank of Assistant Professor or Instructor in the appointment stream (non-tenure track). The primary responsibility of this position will be to serve as a faculty member at the School of Dental Medicine Regional Training Center at Titusville. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with education, teaching, and professional experience. A master's degree in dental hygiene or a related discipline and a minimum of two years of successful teaching experience in didactic, clinical, and laboratory dental hygiene courses is preferred.

Teaching responsibilities will include clinical, laboratory, and didactic instruction for the Dental Hygiene Bachelor's Degree Hybrid Track in Titusville, PA. Additional responsibilities include committee assignments, assisting with preparation for the Commission on Dental Accreditation site visit, student advising, scholarly activities, research, participation in professional organizations, community service, and designated faculty assignments as identified by the program director. The faculty member will be responsible for clinic oversight, providing leadership and appropriateness of patient care delivered in the clinic. The successful candidate must possess or be eligible for Pennsylvania dental hygiene licensure and dental hygiene local anesthesia permit. The School of Dental Medicine does require a successful background check for the selected candidate prior to the official offer of the position.

The Schools of the Health Sciences propel scientific discovery and clinical innovation to educate and prepare future researchers, physicians, and healthcare providers and administrators for 21st-century careers. The School of Dental Medicine is a proud part of the Schools of the Health Sciences and has been educating students to take their places among the best dental practitioners, researchers, and educators in our region, across the country, and even around the world since 1896. The School's mission is to improve oral health through teaching, research, and service. Representatives of Pitt Dental Medicine are expected to embody and display the Values which include service, passion for excellence, professionalism and integrity, leadership, collaboration, and humanism.

Pitt Dental Medicine is expanding to meet the dental needs of rural Pennsylvania through the development of Regional Training Centers. This model along with its affiliated clinics play an integral role in improving the oral health of the patient population of southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond. As part of the clinical practice and faculty of the University of Pittsburgh, the practitioner will have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians, innovators, and investigators from around the world and become part of a vibrant community of healthcare providers dedicated to making a difference in their chosen field and in the lives of others.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials.

Dent Med-Periodontics/Preventive Dentistry

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Bargaining Unit Eligibility

This position may be bargaining unit eligible

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation