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 its Dental Hygiene program, requiring candidates to possess a master's degree in dental hygiene or a related field along with relevant clinical experience. The position emphasizes teaching, student advising, and participation in program development within a supportive academic environment

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

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking an Instructor for its Dental Hygiene program, requiring candidates to possess a master's degree in dental hygiene or a related field along with relevant clinical experience. The position emphasizes teaching, student advising, and participation in program development within a supportive academic environment.

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

Nice-to-have

  • collaborating effectively with university faculty
  • supporting diversity and equitable treatment
  • serving as a positive representative of UAFS

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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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