Clinical Assistant Professor (Temporary)
About the Role
The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is now accepting applications for a temporary full-time, 12-month clinical track faculty position in the Division of Dental Hygiene. The School of Dentistry houses a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program, a Master of Science in Dental Hygiene program, and a Master of Dental Therapy program. The University of Minnesota is a major research institution and the state’s land-grant university, with four campuses throughout the state, the Twin Cities being the largest. The Academic Health Center offers an optimal setting for pursuing a career in healthcare. For more information, visit: www.umn.edu and www.dentistry.umn.edu.
Responsibilities
- Laboratory, pre-clinical, and clinical instruction for dental hygiene and dental therapy programs
- Participation in the integrated curricula focusing on a team-based delivery model emphasizing community service and clinical enrichment in public health settings
- Committee assignments, research, and service
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene or a related field
- Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program
- Eligibility for Minnesota licensure
- Minimum of two years of clinical dental hygiene practice experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in dental hygiene, dental therapy, or a related field
- Minnesota restorative functions certificate
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Didactic teaching experience, including oral pathology
- Demonstrated scholarship
- Clinical experience teaching dental hygiene or dental students
- Minimum of three to five years of clinical dental hygiene practice
About the Department
The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the state’s only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest. The School advances health through scientific discovery, innovative education, and the highest quality care for all communities. Our impact extends beyond dental offices to classrooms and clinics throughout the region, educating dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental educators, and research scientists.
Pay
Pay Range: $72,000 - $75,000 annually, depending on education, qualifications, and experience.
Benefits
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
- Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
- Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U, visit: http://diversity.umn.edu.
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.