"Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene, UC Blue Ash College"

About UC Blue Ash

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College (UCBA) is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio. At UC Blue Ash, we value the wide-ranging experiences and perspectives of those in our community, as well as the individual talents of our students, faculty and staff. The college is in Blue Ash, Ohio fifteen miles north of the uptown campus, on 135 acres in a park-like setting. We offer primarily associate degrees in career and transition programs, as well as general education courses and technical baccalaureate degrees to approximately 5,100 students. We value excellent teaching and personalized student support to help students achieve their goals, whether the goal is to enter a career or to continue education. The college is a recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier 2021 Best Places to Work award, and, in 2025, earned national recognition for student opportunity and success, being named Opportunity Colleges and Universities, a distinction awarded to institutions that serve as national models for advancing student success.

UC Blue Ash Dental Hygiene is a selective admissions program with approximately 38 students per class.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in the Dental Hygiene Program.

Essential Functions

• Instruction in classroom teaching courses such as but not limited to Clinical Practicum and Advanced Instrumentation
• Laboratory work such as Local Anesthesia, Dental Materials and Radiography for the purpose of educating students as they perform procedures on practice models and patients
• Clinical work teaching students to treat patients in the UC Blue Ash Dental Hygiene Clinic by assessing patient needs and providing dental hygiene care such as dental cleanings, cancer screenings, periodontal treatment, radiographs and oral hygiene instruction
• Professional/scholarly activities related to the profession such as membership/leadership in the Dental Hygiene Association, professional presentations on pedagogy and or dentistry, and publications in professional journals
• Serving on department, college and university committees, as well as participating in planning and implementing community outreach initiatives

Minimum Requirements

This position requires all of the following prior to the effective date of the appointment:

• Master's Degree in a health-related field, or Master's degree in Education
• Valid Ohio Dental Hygiene License
• Valid Ohio local anesthesia certificate
• One (1) academic year of teaching experience in a dental hygiene program within the past five (5) years. Teaching experience must include teaching in a didactic, laboratory, or clinical setting
• Two (2) years of clinical practice experience as a dental hygienist

Application Process

Applicants must apply online at jobs.uc.edu. (refer to REQ #100343). Applicants MUST upload the following documents to the application 1) a cover letter 2) CV/Resume, 3) unofficial transcripts, and 4) verification or eligibility to obtain an Ohio Dental Hygiene License and Ohio local anesthesia certificate. These documents may be uploaded to the `Additional Documents' section of the application. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted separately by email to UCBAHR@uc.edu.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary of $63,000 based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html