Faculty.Professor.Assistant - Full-Time

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 invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Dental Hygiene Program within the Department of Periodontics and Preventive Dentistry.

The appointee will teach and contribute to clinical, laboratory, and didactic activities, with opportunities to engage in scholarship, service, and interdepartmental collaboration at Pitt's main campus in Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program.
• At least 5 years of clinical or professional experience.
• Master's degree or higher in a related field preferred with at least 3 years teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, laboratory, and didactic instruction for the Dental Hygiene Associate Degree program.
• Engage in committee work and student advising.
• Participate in scholarly activities, research, and professional organization activities.
• Contribute to community service and faculty practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other departments within Pitt Dental Medicine.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical experience

Education

CODA-accredited dental hygiene program

Master's degree or higher in related field

Job description

Dent Med-Periodontics/Preventive Dentistry

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, with its Dental Hygiene Program in the Department of Periodontics and Preventive Dentistry, announces the immediate availability of one full-time (12-month) non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Rank and salary are commensurate with education, teaching, and professional experience.

Candidates must be a graduate of a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program and have at least 5 years of clinical or professional experience; a master's degree or higher in a related field and at least 3 years teaching experience are preferred.

Candidates must also possess or be eligible for Pennsylvania dental hygiene licensure and a local anesthesia permit, and a background check is required prior to the official offer.

Primary responsibilities include clinical, laboratory, and didactic instruction for the Dental Hygiene Associate Degree program, with additional duties that include committee work, student advising, scholarly activities, research, professional organization participation, community service, and faculty practice.

Pitt Dental Medicine is located on the University main campus in Pittsburgh, contiguous with the other five health science schools.

The school's general dental clinics and 11 specialty 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.

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