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 and a minimum of two years of clinical experience. The position focuses on teaching, advising, curriculum development, and maintaining compliance with educational standards
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.
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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 and a minimum of two years of clinical experience. The position focuses on teaching, advising, curriculum development, and maintaining compliance with educational standards.
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
Classroom and clinical instruction
Curriculum development and evaluation
Academic advising and counseling
Student recruitment and retention
Nice-to-have
Collaborating effectively with university faculty
Promoting cohesiveness between faculty and students
Serving as a professional role model
Participating in campus wide and community service
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
Current unencumbered RDH license with local anesthesia and nitrous oxide certificate
Current in CPR
Arkansas state license or eligible for Arkansas RDH license
More than five years’ clinical practice preferred
Experience in instructional methods and evaluation procedures in higher education preferred
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States