Assistant Professor in Dental Hygiene - Full-Time Faculty

University of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Dental Hygiene Program is seeking a full-time faculty member at the academic rank of Assistant Professor or Instructor in the appointment stream (non-tenure track). This position will primarily be based at the School of Dental Medicine Regional Training Center in Titusville, PA. The role involves teaching, committee assignments, assisting with accreditation preparations, student advising, scholarly activities, research, community service, and clinic oversight. The School of Dental Medicine is part of the Schools of the Health Sciences and is dedicated to improving oral health through teaching, research, and service. Pitt Dental Medicine is expanding its reach to rural Pennsylvania through Regional Training Centers, aiming to improve oral health in the region. The faculty member will have opportunities to collaborate with a global community of healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Must possess or be eligible for Pennsylvania dental hygiene licensure.
Must possess or be eligible for a dental hygiene local anesthesia permit.
Successful background check is required prior to the official offer of the position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in dental hygiene or a related discipline.
A minimum of two years of successful teaching experience in didactic, clinical, and laboratory dental hygiene courses.

Responsibilities

Serve as a faculty member at the School of Dental Medicine Regional Training Center at Titusville.
Provide clinical, laboratory, and didactic instruction for the Dental Hygiene Bachelor’s Degree Hybrid Track in Titusville, PA.
Undertake committee assignments.
Assist with preparation for the Commission on Dental Accreditation site visit.
Advise students.
Engage in scholarly activities and research.
Participate in professional organizations.
Perform community service.
Fulfill designated faculty assignments as identified by the program director.
Oversee the clinic, providing leadership and ensuring the appropriateness of patient care.
Embody and display the Values of Pitt Dental Medicine: service, passion for excellence, professionalism and integrity, leadership, collaboration, and humanism.