"Term Assistant or Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene"

528987

 Anchorage, Alaska, United States

 Faculty Full-time

 On Campus

 UNAC Grade 30

 UAA College of Health

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences seeks an innovative, energetic individual who will work in a collaborative teaching environment in the delivery of School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences courses in the UAA Dental Hygiene program. The faculty member appointed to this position will provide advising to prospective and current Dental Hygiene students as well as didactic, laboratory, and clinical education to students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene program. The faculty member will contribute to the structure and daily operation of the program and clinic, including organization, administration, periodic review and evaluation, continued development, and general effectiveness of program curricula.

The University fosters an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful campus community that promotes diversity, civility, inclusion, and an appreciation for each unique member of our academic community. UAA promotes and celebrates diversity through its academic and community support programs, clubs, committees, and councils. Intellectual honesty, mutual respect, and freedom from discrimination, intimidation, discriminatory harassment, and violence are central to our mission.

We honor diverse experiences and perspectives—including differences in ideas, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, culture, nationality, age, disability, veteran and socioeconomic status—and strive to create welcoming and inclusive learning environments where all are treated with respect.

We are seeking a candidate with in-depth knowledge of contemporary curricular content for educating dental hygienists, tailored to their specific areas of expertise. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical dental hygiene skills and be proficient with current technologies in the field. They should demonstrate the ability to teach entry-level dental hygiene psychomotor, affective, and cognitive competencies through diverse pedagogical methods, including lectures, laboratory activities, clinical instruction, curriculum management systems like Blackboard, and online modalities. A strong background in educational theory and methodology for curriculum development, student evaluation, and outcome assessment is essential. The candidate should also have strong written and oral communication skills, computer literacy (especially with dental practice management software, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word), and the interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and the public. They should be able to work both independently and as part of a faculty team, demonstrating a commitment to the College of Health’s mission and its diverse student and staff population.

Preferred:

A qualified candidate with current knowledge of education methods and Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) dental hygiene accreditation standards and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of service on behalf of dental hygiene education, the community, and the profession. They should possess successful citizen partnership skills and experience in maintaining partnerships with private and public agencies and organizations, including advisory boards. A minimum of five years of clinical practice experience and at least three years of teaching experience in dental hygiene education are required.

Preferred candidates will have experience in curriculum development, including web-based courses, student evaluation, and program assessment. Clinical experience in dental hygiene restorative functions and competency in using digital radiography and dental practice management software are highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have a background in leading or working within a diverse workforce in a multicultural setting, familiarity with CODA accreditation processes, and experience in program and clinic management. Additionally, experience working in the community through partnerships and advisory boards is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

•A bachelor’s degree or higher in dental hygiene or related field by time of hire.

•Current (or obtained by the time of hire) Alaska Dental Hygiene or Dental License.

•Current (or obtained by the time of hire) Alaska certification in Local Anesthesia (or Alaska Dental license).

•Basic life support certification or equivalent by the time of hire.

Preferred Credentials:

•A master's degree or higher in dental hygiene or a related field by the time of hire

•State of Alaska Dental Hygiene Restorative Function endorsement

•State of Alaska Dental Hygiene Nitrous Oxide certificate

Position Details:

This position is located on the Goose Lake campus in Anchorage, AK. This is a full-time, term funded, 9-month, exempt faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. 

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). https://unitedacademicsak.org/

This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.