Clinical Dental Hygiene Educator — Lab, Clinic & Didactics

LSU School of Dentistry; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – New Orleans, School of Dentistry is seeking a full-time faculty member to teach in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, Program in Dental Hygiene. The position includes laboratory, pre-clinical, clinical, and didactic instruction to dental hygiene students and students in other disciplines within the LSU Health Sciences Center.

Candidates will be responsible for advising assigned students, participating in school activities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Louisiana dental hygiene license required.
• Louisiana local anesthesia certification required.
• Possession of or eligibility for nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia certification.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing as a dental hygienist for a minimum of 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, Program in Dental Hygiene across laboratory, pre-clinical, clinical and didactic instruction.
• Advise assigned students and participate in school activities and committees.
• May be required to travel to rotation sites.
• Contribute to instruction for students in other disciplines within LSU Health Sciences Center.

Education

Bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred)

Job description

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – New Orleans, School of Dentistry is seeking a full-time faculty member to teach in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, Program in Dental Hygiene. The position includes laboratory, pre-clinical, clinical, and didactic instruction to dental hygiene students and students in other disciplines within the LSU Health Sciences Center.

Candidates will be responsible for advising assigned students, participating in school activities and