Univ- Assistant Professor in Oral Health Workflow Development- Department of Biomedical and Community Health Sciences

About the role

The Assistant Professor of Oral Health Workforce Development is a part-time faculty position for The Center for Rural Oral Health Research and Community Engagement within the Division of Population Oral Health at the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine. The faculty member supports educational and workforce development initiatives designed to strengthen the oral health workforce and improve access to care in underserved communities through teaching, curriculum development, student mentorship, and program administration.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC) Program.
• Aid in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program.
• Collaborate with faculty and program leadership on curriculum design, course development, program assessment, and accreditation-related activities.
• Participate in strategic planning and workforce development initiatives that advance educational opportunities within the oral health professions.
• Support program recruitment, retention, and student success efforts.

Teaching & Curriculum Development

• Provide instruction within the CDHC Program and other educational offerings as assigned.
• Contribute lectures, instructional content, and learning activities to Division of Population Oral Health courses based on areas of expertise.
• Develop and maintain course materials, assessments, and educational resources.
• Evaluate learner performance and provide timely feedback.
• Participate in curriculum review and revision efforts to ensure educational quality and relevance.

Student Advising & Mentorship

• Provide academic and professional advising to students and program participants.
• Support learner engagement, retention, and successful completion of educational programs.
• Mentor students in professional development and career exploration within oral health and public health settings.
• Serve as a resource for students seeking guidance related to educational and workforce opportunities.

Service, Outreach & Scholarship

• Participate in departmental, college, university, and professional service activities.
• Collaborate with community, academic, and professional partners to support workforce development initiatives.
• Contribute to scholarly, educational, and grant-related activities consistent with faculty responsibilities and assigned effort.
• Represent the College and Center at meetings, conferences, and outreach activities as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DHSc, EdD, DrPH, or related field).
• Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC) certification.
• Eligibility for licensure as a dental hygienist in South Carolina.
• Experience in teaching, workforce development, program coordination, community-based oral health programs, or related educational activities.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing, implementing, or evaluating academic degree programs, certificate programs, or workforce development initiatives.
• Experience with online education, curriculum design, and instructional technologies.
• Experience with accreditation, assessment, and continuous quality improvement processes.
• Experience in community-based oral health, public health, rural health, or workforce development programs.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with academic, community, and professional partners.