Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene

Georgia State University; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Perimeter College invites applications for an assistant professor position in dental hygiene. This is a teaching-focused role: 80% instruction, 10% service, and 10% scholarly activities.

Perimeter faculty maintain 27-32 credit hours of instruction per academic year and engage in service, college and university scholarly activities. The successful applicant will teach didactic and clinical courses, with possible clinic management or coordination, and demonstrate a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-time clinical practice or equivalent as a licensed dental hygienist.
• Master's degree in teaching or closely related field required by appointment date.
• An associate or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited program required by employment date.
• Salary range: $53,350-$65,000

Responsibilities

• Teach didactic and clinical courses; may include clinic management or coordination.
• Maintain campus presence and engage in service and scholarly activities.

Skills

Instructional skills

Communication skills

Multimodal teaching

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in teaching or related field

Dental hygiene degree (AS/BS) from an program accredited

Tools

Instructional technology

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number: F00589P

Classification Title: Assistant Professor

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene

GSU Information: Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State's in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities - in-person, online, or blended/hybrid - as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

Department: Kinesiology & Health Professions

College: Perimeter College

Campus: Dunwoody

Position Type: Full Time Faculty

Posting Type: External

About the Department

The Kinesiology and Health Professions Department at Perimeter College, Georgia State University, serves a diverse student body through academic pathways in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Kinesiology and Health, Sport Management, Health Science, Respiratory Therapy, Health Informatics, and Public Health. The department is staffed by 27 full-time and 20 part-time faculty, who create engaging and challenging academic environments that provide students with hands-on, real-world experience.

The department's associate degree Nursing and Dental Hygiene programs are among its most established, known for strong licensure pass rates and employment outcomes that reflect the caliber of faculty and the rigor of clinical training. Graduates leave not only credentialed but prepared for careers that are both in demand and well compensated.

The Health Science pathway provides foundational coursework and prerequisites for competitive programs such as Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Health Information Administration, and Medical Technology, preparing students for a range of careers in the rapidly expanding field of allied health medicine.

Within Kinesiology and Health, students may specialize in Exercise Science, Health Coaching, Personal Training, or Sport Management, the latter of which incorporates the study of business principles and sociology as they pertain to the sport industry. The department also offers a Personal Training and Entrepreneurship Certificate, combining practical fitness training with foundational business skills for students entering the wellness industry or building a practice of their own.

Many students arrive at Perimeter intending to continue toward a bachelor's degree, and the department's pathways are designed with that goal in mind, aligning directly with related degree programs at Georgia State University.

Position Description

Perimeter College invites applications for an assistant professor position in dental hygiene. This is a teaching-focused position: 80% of the workload is instruction, with 10% in service to the department, college, and university, and 10% in scholarly and creative activities. Perimeter faculty are responsible for providing 27-32 credit hours of instruction per academic year and engaging in service to the department, college, and university as well as scholarly and creative activities. Teaching responsibilities include didactic courses and clinical instruction, and may include clinic management or coordination. Perimeter College faculty maintain a campus presence, and the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to early undergraduate teaching and learning, and the ability to thrive in an academic setting with an access mission. Perimeter College is a multi-campus institution, and the teaching assignment may be on any of the college's campuses. The dental hygiene program is located on our Dunwoody campus.

Required Experience

2+ years of full-time clinical practice or equivalent as a licensed dental hygienist.

Required Education

A minimum of a Master's degree is required in the teaching discipline or a closely related field completed by the appointment date. Additionally, an associate or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation is required by the anticipated date of employment. Salary range: $53,350-$65,000

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Ed.D. or Ph.D. in teaching or closely related field is preferred. Salary range: $60,000-$65,000


• College teaching experience. One year is preferred and can include experience as a teaching assistant at a college or university.


• Experience teaching online and using a distance learning platform.


• Experience or demonstrated interest in high-impact educational practices, scholarship of teaching and learning, building college-to-career linkages, and/or other pedagogical initiatives that enhance student success.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods with a demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.


• Ability to create a sense of belonging for a varied student population and facilitate student learning in both the in-person and virtual learning environments.


• Effective oral and written communication skills


• Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills (able to maintain appropriate records).


• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve discipline, department, or college goals.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

must hold a current state of Georgia license in dental hygiene OR be eligible to apply for and successfully obtain a Georgia license in dental hygiene within 2 months of the appointment date.

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Salary

$53,350-$65,000

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date: 08/02/2027

Open Date: 09/23/2026

Review of Applications Begins: 11/30/2026

Close Date: 12/04/2026

Open Until Filled: No

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