Temporary 60% Clinical Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is now accepting applications for a 60% clinical track faculty position in the Division of Dental Hygiene, beginning in September, 2022.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include didactic, laboratory, pre-clinical and clinical instruction to dental, dental therapy and dental hygiene students. The dental, dental hygiene and dental therapy integrated curricula focus on a team-based delivery model that emphasizes community service and clinical enrichment in public health settings. Additional responsibilities include committee assignments and service.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:
• A minimum of a Masters degree in Dental Hygiene or a related field.
• graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program,
• eligible for Minnesota licensure,
• a minimum of two years clinical dental hygiene practice experience.

Preferred qualifications:
• restorative functions certificate,
• demonstrated leadership skills,
• didactic teaching experience in public health;
• demonstrated scholarship,
• clinical experience teaching dental hygiene students;
• minimum of three to five years clinical dental hygiene practice.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

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Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

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