Dental Hygiene Faculty Position - Full-Time

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. 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 Associate Degree. 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, participation in the faculty practice, and designated faculty assignments as identified by the program director. 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.