Assistant Professor - Practice
Assistant Professor Practice
Dental Hygiene
College of Dentistry
The College of Dentistry at The Ohio State University is seeking a qualified and passionate individual to join our dental hygiene program in a temporary placement position as an assistant professor-practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dental hygiene, clinical experience, and a commitment to educating and mentoring the next generation of dental hygienists. This is a part-time, one semester placement with responsibilities in teaching, clinical and laboratory supervision for the Summer semester.
Please note for this temporary position, there are two open positions totaling 2 days per week. Depending on candidate pool, the position may be offered at 16 hours per week to one candidate or 8 hours per week to 2 candidates.
Responsibilities:
Teaching
- Provide instructional support in pre-clinical and laboratory sessions.
- Evaluate student work according to established rubrics.
- Foster a positive and interactive learning environment that promotes student engagement and success.
- Maintain current educational methodology professional development.
Clinical Education
- Provide hands-on clinical supervision and education to dental hygiene students during patient care procedures.
- Ensure compliance with established protocols and ethical standards in the clinical setting.
- Offer constructive feedback to students to enhance their clinical skills and professionalism.
- Evaluate student work according to established rubrics.
- Foster a patient-centered, team oriented learning environment.
Education and Experience Requirements
Required
- A Bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene.
- Current Ohio licensure as a dental hygienist.
- Meets OSDB requirements to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and clinical practice.
Desired
- Graduate degree in dental hygiene or related field.
- Experience in dental hygiene education.
- Strong clinical experience in dental hygiene practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.
- Active involvement in professional organizations and commitment to continued professional development.
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include:
Required:
- Cover letter
- Resume or Curriculum Vita (CV)
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