Assistant Professor - Dental Hygiene

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time (12 months) tenure track faculty member at the rank of assistant or associate professor in the Division of Dental Hygiene. This position offers an exciting opportunity to participate in a division that is structured on the principles of patient care through a comprehensive, integrated small-group practice with predoctoral and dental hygiene students, and an interdisciplinary model of health care delivery within a nationally ranked college of dentistry. The Division of Dental Hygiene has a traditional bachelor’s degree entry-level program, an online bachelor’s degree completion program, and an online Master’s of Science, Dental Hygiene graduate program. The responsibility for this position will be an equal amount of scholarly engagement and teaching; directing and supporting didactic and clinical courses in any of the division’s three academic programs; and regularly serving as thesis advisor for master’s students. Additional responsibilities and opportunities include contributing to the college’s continuing education program, college governance, intramural faculty practice, and any other assignments as determined by the division chair. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a desire to create an environment that promotes collegiality, collaboration, and cultural diversity among members of various education, research, and service communities. A willingness to serve as a role model and advocate for the ideals of professionalism and high ethical standards in scholarship and health science educational setting is essential. Successful candidates will also demonstrate the ability to engage students in active learning and demonstrate modern pedagogical practices in their teaching.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates must have graduated from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
• Possess a graduate degree in dental hygiene or a related field
• Have a minimum of three years of clinical practice
• Have didactic and/or clinical teaching experience in dental hygiene
• Applicants must also possess a State of Ohio dental hygiene license or the qualifications to be eligible for a regular or limited dental hygiene teaching license in the State of Ohio

Nice To Haves

• Candidates will possess the qualifications to be eligible for the administration and monitoring of nitrous oxide sedation, administration of local anesthesia, and the practice of expanded functions dental auxiliary (EFDA) or related procedures
• A thesis-based master’s degree and/or a PhD or equivalent degree in a related field is preferred
• Evidence of successful student mentoring, particularly master’s thesis mentoring
• Candidates will be able to establish and maintain an independent scholarly focus

Responsibilities

• Scholarly engagement and teaching
• Directing and supporting didactic and clinical courses in any of the division’s three academic programs
• Regularly serving as thesis advisor for master’s students
• Contributing to the college’s continuing education program
• College governance
• Intramural faculty practice
• Any other assignments as determined by the division chair

Benefits

• Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees