Open Rank Assistant or Associate Professor - Dental Hygiene - F99554

About the role

College of Health Science and Public Health at Eastern Washington University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor tenure-track position in the Department of Dental Hygiene. Appointment rank will depend on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Position is expected to start August 16, 2027, as a nine-month academic year appointment. This position includes didactic, online, and clinical teaching, as well as teaching and mentoring of clinical faculty. The Department of Dental Hygiene is housed in a state-of-the-art facility at Eastern's Spokane Campus in Spokane, WA. The department offers the only Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in Washington and is developing a Master of Dental Therapy program anticipated to begin Fall 2028. Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university that expects all faculty to demonstrate teaching excellence, professional growth, and service to the university, profession, and community. Location: Spokane, WA. FLSA Status: Exempt.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional licensure currency in the area(s) of expertise
• Meet all scheduled classes and textbook order deadlines
• Plan, organize, and inform students of course content, texts, readings, assignments, and syllabus template
• Schedule and maintain regular office hours
• Submit course grades according to registrar procedures
• Advise students and majors on department, College, and University requirements, career opportunities, and discipline-specific requirements
• Conduct student course and instructional evaluations and assessments
• Ensure at least one peer assessment of classroom teaching annually
• Ensure at least one peer assessment of one course within two years of tenure/promotion consideration

Requirements

• Master's of Science in Dental Hygiene or related field
• Washington State Dental Hygiene or Dental (dentist) licensure or ability to obtain licensure by date of appointment (8/16/2027)
• Minimum of two years clinical experience within the past five years (clinical practice or clinical faculty)
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, developing, and updating course materials to ensure high standards of academic accuracy and accessibility
• Experience with technology and learning management systems (LMS)
• Demonstrated potential for scholarship as required for tenure-track
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Drive and associated applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Experience in course design and curriculum development
• Demonstrated high degree of interest, ability, and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity
• Excellent communication and networking skills

Additional requirements for Associate Professor rank:

• A doctorate or terminal degree
• Six or more years successful teaching experience
• Six or more years professional experience

Qualifications

• A doctorate or terminal degree
• Knowledge of Canvas LMS, e-portfolio software, and electronic health records (EHR)
• Knowledge of the accreditation process
• Experience in restorative dentistry

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance, and retirement
• Tuition waiver for employees
• Discounted EWU sports tickets
• Full access to campus workout facilities at a minimum fee
• Free transportation through STA buses

Pay

$73,239 (Assistant Professor) / $84,760 (Associate Professor) — nine-month academic year appointment.

Schedule

Regular work schedule; schedule will vary from semester to semester to fulfill the position's responsibilities. Term of appointment: 9 months.