Assistant Professor in Dental Hygiene - Full-Time Faculty
Faculty position in the Dental Hygiene Program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, located at the Regional Training Center in Titusville, PA. Appointment stream (non-tenure track) at the academic rank of Assistant Professor or Instructor.
About the Role
The primary responsibility of this position is to serve as a faculty member, delivering clinical, laboratory, and didactic instruction for the Dental Hygiene Bachelor’s Degree Hybrid Track in Titusville, PA. The faculty member will oversee clinic operations, provide leadership, and ensure the appropriateness of patient care delivered in the clinic.
Responsibilities
- Teach didactic, clinical, and laboratory dental hygiene courses.
- Participate in committee assignments and assist with preparation for the Commission on Dental Accreditation site visit.
- Advise students and engage in scholarly activities and research.
- Contribute to professional organizations and community service.
- Fulfill designated faculty assignments as identified by the program director.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in dental hygiene or a related discipline (preferred).
- Minimum of two years of successful teaching experience in didactic, clinical, and laboratory dental hygiene courses.
- Possess or be eligible for Pennsylvania dental hygiene licensure and dental hygiene local anesthesia permit.
- Successful background check required prior to official offer.
- PA Act 153 clearances (PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance) required prior to employment and as a condition of continued employment.
About the School
The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, part of the Schools of the Health Sciences, has been educating dental professionals since 1896. The School’s mission is to improve oral health through teaching, research, and service. Faculty are expected to embody values including service, passion for excellence, professionalism, integrity, leadership, collaboration, and humanism.
The School is expanding to meet the dental needs of rural Pennsylvania through Regional Training Centers, playing an integral role in improving oral health in southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond. Faculty will collaborate with clinicians, innovators, and investigators worldwide as part of a vibrant healthcare community.