Instructor, Dental Hygiene

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Base: $57,000-$60,000; bonus/equity: not specified...
Classroom and clinical teaching responsibilities
Student advising and recruitment activities
Curriculum development and evaluation skills
This is a 9-month faculty position involving classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching alongside student advising and recruiting

Job Summary

  • This is a 9-month faculty position involving classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching alongside student advising and recruiting.
  • The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including tuition waivers and retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent.
  • Faculty members are expected to demonstrate core values such as integrity, respect, diversity, and teamwork while maintaining current CPR certification and state licensure.

Matching Summary

This is a 9-month faculty position involving classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching alongside student advising and recruiting.

Salary

Base: $57,000-$60,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance; tuition waivers; 5-10% retirement contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Classroom and clinical teaching responsibilities
  • Student advising and recruitment activities
  • Curriculum development and evaluation skills
  • Blackboard Learning Systems expertise
  • EagleSoft Dental Software proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in higher education instructional methods
  • Commitment to diversity and health equity
  • Scholarly and service activity participation
  • Collaborative team environment engagement

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree or higher in dental hygiene
  • Graduate from CODA accredited dental hygiene program
  • Minimum two years' clinical experience required
  • Current unencumbered RDH license with local anesthesia certificate
  • Arkansas state RDH license or eligibility to obtain
  • Current CPR certification required

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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