Term Assistant or Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene

University of Alaska System•Anchorage, AK

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About The Position

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences seeks an innovative, energetic individual who will work in the UAA Dental Hygiene program. The faculty member appointed to this position will provide advising to prospective and current Dental Hygiene students as well as didactic, laboratory, and clinical education to students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene program. The faculty member will contribute to the structure and daily operation of the program and clinic, including organization, administration, periodic review and evaluation, continued development, and general effectiveness of program curricula. This position requires didactic and/or experiential teaching experience, along with a commitment to student-centered learning, student engagement, and teaching excellence. It also requires experience working in multicultural settings, advising students, assessing learning outcomes, and the ability to support the mission of the College of Health and UAA. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as computer literacy, are essential. Strong instructional skills to effectively teach Dental Hygiene (DH) courses, adapting to both classroom and laboratory settings. A collaborative mindset to contribute to a supportive academic environment, and work effectively with colleagues, students, and community partners. A commitment to student success, fostering engagement and supporting learners in achieving their academic and professional goals.

Requirements

A master's degree or higher in dental hygiene or related field by time of hire
Current (or obtained by time of hire) Alaska Dental Hygiene or Dental License
Current (or obtained by time of hire) Alaska certification in Local Anesthesia (or Alaska Dental license)
Basic life support certification or equivalent by time of hire
Didactic and/or experiential teaching experience
Commitment to student-centered learning, student engagement, and teaching excellence
Experience working in multicultural settings, advising students, assessing learning outcomes
Ability to support the mission of the College of Health and UAA
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Computer literacy
Strong instructional skills to effectively teach Dental Hygiene (DH) courses, adapting to both classroom and laboratory settings
Collaborative mindset to contribute to a supportive academic environment, and work effectively with colleagues, students, and community partners
Commitment to student success, fostering engagement and supporting learners in achieving their academic and professional goals
To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Nice To Haves

State of Alaska Dental Hygiene Restorative Function endorsement
State of Alaska Dental Hygiene Nitrous Oxide certificate

Responsibilities

Provide advising to prospective and current Dental Hygiene students
Provide didactic, laboratory, and clinical education to students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene program
Contribute to the structure and daily operation of the program and clinic, including organization, administration, periodic review and evaluation, continued development, and general effectiveness of program curricula.