Assistant or Associate Professor - Dental Hygiene

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time (12 months) tenure track faculty member at the rank of assistant or associate professor in the Division of Dental Hygiene. This position offers an exciting opportunity to participate in a division that is structured on the principles of patient care through a comprehensive, integrated small-group practice with predoctoral and dental hygiene students, and an interdisciplinary model of health care delivery within a nationally ranked college of dentistry. The Division of Dental Hygiene has a traditional bachelors degree entry-level program, an online bachelors degree completion program, and an online Masters of Science, Dental Hygiene graduate program.

The responsibility for this position will be an equal amount of scholarly engagement and teaching; directing and supporting didactic and clinical courses in any of the divisions three academic programs; and regularly serving as thesis advisor for masters students. Additional responsibilities and opportunities include contributing to the colleges continuing education program, college governance, intramural faculty practice, and any other assignments as determined by the division chair.

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a desire to create an environment that promotes collegiality, collaboration, and cultural diversity among members of various education, research, and service communities. A willingness to serve as a role model and advocate for the ideals of professionalism and high ethical standards in scholarship and health science educational setting is essential. Successful candidates will also demonstrate the ability to engage students in active learning and demonstrate modern pedagogical practices in their teaching.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Qualified candidates must have graduated from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA); possess a graduate degree in dental hygiene or a related field; have a minimum of three years of clinical practice; and have didactic and/or clinical teaching experience in dental hygiene. Applicants must also possess a State of Ohio dental hygiene license or the qualifications to be eligible for a regular or limited dental hygiene teaching license in the State of Ohio.

Information on state dental licensure is available at dental.ohio.gov/Licensure/Dental-Hygienist.

Preferred

Candidates will possess the qualifications to be eligible for the administration and monitoring of nitrous oxide sedation, administration of local anesthesia, and the practice of expanded functions dental auxiliary (EFDA) or related procedures. A thesis-based masters degree and/or a PhD or equivalent degree in a related field is preferred. Evidence of successful student mentoring, particularly masters thesis mentoring, Candidates will be able to establish and maintain an independent scholarly focus.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vita (CV)
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. This will continue until the position is filled.