Instructor, Dental Hygiene

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
$57,000-$60,000 commensurate with education py
On-site
Classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching
Student advising and recruiting
Service to the college
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking an Instructor for their Dental Hygiene program, requiring a master's degree in dental hygiene or a related field, along with clinical experience and a valid RDH license. This is a full-time, on-site position focused on teaching, student advising, and collaboration within the college

Job Summary

  • Responsibilities include classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching; student advising and recruiting; annual evaluations and service to the college.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
  • The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking an Instructor for their Dental Hygiene program, requiring a master's degree in dental hygiene or a related field, along with clinical experience and a valid RDH license. This is a full-time, on-site position focused on teaching, student advising, and collaboration within the college.

Salary

$57,000-$60,000 commensurate with education

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching
  • student advising and recruiting
  • service to the college
  • current unencumbered RDH license
  • local anesthesia and nitrous oxide certificate
  • current in CPR

Nice-to-have

  • instructional methods and evaluation procedures
  • scholarly and/or service activities
  • professional role model for students

Key Requirements

  • masters or higher degree in dental hygiene or related field
  • graduate from an accredited dental hygiene program
  • minimum of two years’ clinical experience
  • Arkansas state license or eligible for Arkansas RDH license

Work Rights

Not specified

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