Dental Hygiene Program Director - Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine (UPSDM), 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. This position will serve as the Program Director of the Dental Hygiene Program. This is a leadership role that combines academic administration, strategic planning, and community engagement. Responsibilities include oversight of all aspects of the Dental Hygiene program, including curriculum development, evaluation and revision, faculty management, accreditation compliance, and student success initiatives. Additional responsibilities include teaching, committee assignments, student mentoring, scholarly activities and research, participation in professional association activities, university service, and participation in the faculty practice.

Requirements

• Must be a dental hygienist who is a graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
• Possess a master's or higher degree
• Background in education and professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals
• At least 5 years of administrative, instructional, and professional experience
• Possess or be eligible for dental hygiene licensure and a dental hygiene local anesthesia permit in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Successful background check prior to the official offer of the position

Nice To Haves

• Additional credentials such as a PhD, MBA, or other advanced degrees

Responsibilities

• Oversight of all aspects of the Dental Hygiene program
• Curriculum development, evaluation and revision
• Faculty management
• Accreditation compliance
• Student success initiatives
• Teaching
• Committee assignments
• Student mentoring
• Scholarly activities and research
• Participation in professional association activities
• University service
• Participation in the faculty practice

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with education, teaching, and professional experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree