Junior-Level Clinical Coordinator Dental Hygiene Program

University of New Haven•West Haven, CT

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Haven, founded in 1920, is a private university whose mission is to prepare students to excel and lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programs and has been recognized for academic excellence, nationally and internationally. In addition to its main campus in West Haven, the university has a campus in Tuscany, Italy. The Dental Hygiene Program, based in the Department of Allied Health in the School of Health Sciences at the University of New Haven is seeking to hire a full-time Non-Tenure Track Faculty. This faculty member will teach in the Associate in Science and Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene Programs and supervise junior-level clinical experiences according to the accreditation standards established by ADA CODA. The successful candidate will be committed to academic and scholarly excellence, continuous improvement through professional development, and self-assessment. This position is to begin Spring 2027. The University of New Haven’s School of Health Sciences (SHS) is one of the most progressive health sciences schools in the United States for its approach to integrating all health professionals – from technicians to physicians – in an interdisciplinary, interprofessional educational experience focused on public health, ethics, and health technology. Students develop the competencies necessary to be a successful healthcare professional in the 21st century through hands-on experiences and a curriculum focused on healthcare innovation, systems thinking, and using evidence-based approaches to solve today’s biggest challenges in healthcare. The School of Health Sciences includes the Departments of Allied Health, Population Health and Leadership, and Rehabilitation Sciences and Wellness.

Requirements

Earned Master’s degree in Dental Hygiene or an appropriate terminal degree in their discipline
Minimum 3 years of clinical teaching and 1 year of didactic teaching experience in a dental hygiene program
Current Connecticut dental hygiene license, eligibility for dental hygiene licensure in Connecticut, and certification in local anesthesia
Knowledge of dental hygiene accreditation, technology common in dental hygiene practice and education, and computer applications commonly used in dental hygiene

Nice To Haves

Experience with clinical coordination preferred

Responsibilities

Teach in the Associate in Science and Bachelor of Science dental hygiene programs both didactic and clinical courses
Communicate with and manage outside clinical sites, maintain and update site contacts, requirements and paperwork, prepare clinic rotation schedules, address student-related or instructor-related site issues
Conduct instructor calibration meetings, orientation and training.
Coordinate University of New Haven Dental Hygiene Center clinic rotations, ensure local, state and federal compliance, and maintain responsive communication with students and instructors.
Serve on departmental, school, and university level committees
Advise and support students
Maintain currency in the Dental Hygiene discipline and teaching methodologies
Maintain compliance with the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and submits reports and data as needed
Other duties as directed

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Programs
On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families
Employee Assistant Program
Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents
Tuition exchange opportunities
Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
Generous paid time off programs
Progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s)
4 weeks of parental paid leave
Flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable