Clinical Instructor - Registered Dental Hygienist

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo’s Department of Periodontics and Endodontics is seeking a part-time Clinical Instructor with competency in Periodontics/Dental Hygiene to educate predoctoral students and provide consults in clinical cases.

Responsibilities include periodontics instruction, clinic demonstrations, and potential scholarly contributions. Minimum NY Dental Hygiene Certificate/licensure; Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred; applications from experienced educators welcome.

Qualifications

• Dental Hygiene Certificate, NY license required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Prior experience teaching or research.

Responsibilities

• Provide periodontics instruction in preclinical and clinical courses to predoctoral students.
• Provide consults for periodontal clinical cases.
• Provide clinic demonstrations.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Dental Hygiene Certificate, NY license

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Clinical Instructor - Registered Dental Hygienist

Position Title Clinical Instructor - Registered Dental Hygienist

Posting Category

Posting Category Faculty

Department

Department Department of Periodontics and Endodontics

The University at Buffalo’s Department of Periodontics and Endodontics has played a pivotal role in training world-class clinicians, researchers and academicians who have now become leaders in dental education and research. The School of Dental Medicine is currently seeking a part-time Clinical Instructor with competency in Periodontics/Dental Hygiene.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide periodontics instruction in preclinical and clinical courses to predoctoral education students.


• Provide consults for periodontal clinical cases.


• Provide clinic demonstrations.

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The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer ( EOE ) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

Dental Hygiene Certificate, licensed in NY

Preferred Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
Prior experience teaching or research

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $65,000 - $75,000

Additional Salary Information

Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Job Type

Job Type Part-Time

Campus

Campus South Campus

Is a background check required for this posting?

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Background Check Notification Employment in this position will be contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.

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Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 11/02/2026

Deadline for Applicants 11/16/2026

Date to be filled

References

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Number of References Required 3

Reference Cutoff Date

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UB is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].