Faculty - Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene seeks a full-time faculty member to provide high-quality instruction and learning experiences for undergraduate students. The faculty member will teach classroom and clinical courses in areas that may include dental hygiene science—such as radiology, periodontology, pharmacology, dental, and head and neck anatomy—and dental hygiene process-of-care theory. The role includes teaching, service, scholarship, student mentorship, and collaboration with colleagues across the University and with FSDH leadership, Deans, and Associate Deans. The faculty member will also contribute to the visibility, impact, and reputation of the University and its programs through research and scholarly engagement. Rank and salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The appointment is contingent upon Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) approval, with a start date of July 1, 2027.

Requirements

Master’s degree required for the school/program.
At least three years of work experience in clinical dental hygiene.
At least 1–2 years of college or university teaching experience.
Eligibility for a Local Anesthesia permit and Dental Hygiene license in Massachusetts.
Commitment to undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional education and student success.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and interact effectively with students, faculty, administration and staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry professionals.
Record of scholarly activities commensurate with an academic appointment.
Evidence of teaching excellence.
Experience teaching remotely using virtual platforms to deliver course content.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver didactic, laboratory, and/or experiential instruction in person, online, or in blended formats.
Use evidence-based teaching practices and provide students with an approved syllabus covering course objectives and outcomes, teaching methods, attendance policies, texts and readings, assignments, timelines, and evaluation criteria.
Provide engaging assignments that demonstrate real-world applications of course concepts.
Support integration of content into the curriculum and co-curricular experiences to broaden students’ education and understanding of health needs across communities.
Participate in service activities, serve on committees and professional organization committees, volunteer, represent the program and University at community functions, attend School and institutional activities, and support student activities such as health fairs and service projects.
Participate in scholarship, including conference presentations, publishable manuscripts, peer-reviewed instructional materials, or other outcomes consistent with Faculty Manual expectations.
Use the University’s learning management system to post course materials and communicate with students.
Use aXium Ascend to manage patient records and student evaluations.
Advise and assist students through office hours, scheduled appointments, phone, email, or other University-approved mechanisms.
Provide student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment.
Attend and participate in monthly School and Department meetings, University ceremonies, and other major events; serve on University, School, and/or Department committees as assigned.
Contribute to periodic reviews and revisions of departmental course offerings.
Provide requested accreditation-related program data concerning teaching responsibilities and clinical roles.
Maintain advanced knowledge in the discipline and areas of expertise.
Build and maintain relationships with professional organizations involved in healthcare.
Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.