Clinical Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene

Position Summary

Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) invites applications for the position of clinical assistant professor to teach in our Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program on the IU Indianapolis campus. This is a 0.80 FTE, 12-month, non-tenure track position. This full-time position requires 1) delivery of didactic, laboratory, pre-clinical, and clinical instruction to dental hygiene students with a focus in courses such as clinical practice, pharmacology, nutrition and periodontics. 2) Other important expectations include development and updating of courses, student advising, academic scholarship and service commitments (e.g. participation in university and professional association committees and activities).

Basic Qualifications

• Hold one of the following degrees: a Master of Science (MS) in Dental Hygiene, Master’s degree in Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of dental hygiene clinical practice experience and hold a current, unrestricted Indiana dental hygiene license.
• At least four years of experience teaching pharmacology and nutrition to dental hygiene students and provide documented evidence of their teaching experience and effectiveness.

Department Contact for Questions

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Dr. Priya Thomas
Interim Chair, Department of Comprehensive Care and Allied Professions
IU School of Dentistry
primthom@iu.edu