Instructor, Dental Hygiene

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Base: $57,000-$60,000 commensurate with education;...
Classroom and clinical teaching duties
Curriculum development and evaluation
Student advising and recruitment support
The position involves a 9-month faculty role with responsibilities including classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching alongside student advising

Job Summary

  • The position involves a 9-month faculty role with responsibilities including classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching alongside student advising.
  • The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is committed to providing transformative, hands-on learning experiences within a diverse community.
  • Benefits include university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement programs ranging from 5 to 10 percent.

Matching Summary

The position involves a 9-month faculty role with responsibilities including classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching alongside student advising.

Salary

Base: $57,000-$60,000 commensurate with education; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Classroom and clinical teaching duties
  • Curriculum development and evaluation
  • Student advising and recruitment support
  • Blackboard Learning Systems expertise
  • EagleSoft Dental Software proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in instructional methods
  • Scholarly and service activities engagement
  • Community service participation
  • Diverse learning strategy implementation
  • Positive work atmosphere fostering

Key Requirements

  • Masters or higher degree in dental hygiene
  • Graduate from CODA accredited dental hygiene program
  • Minimum two years clinical experience required
  • Current unencumbered RDH license with anesthesia certificate
  • Arkansas state license or eligibility for RDH license
  • Current CPR certification required

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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