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 responsibilities
Curriculum development and evaluation
Student advising and recruitment activities
The position involves a 9-month faculty role with responsibilities including classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching alongside student advising and recruitment

Job Summary

  • The position involves a 9-month faculty role with responsibilities including classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching alongside student advising and recruitment.
  • The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including tuition waivers, immediate leave accrual, and retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent.
  • Faculty members are expected to collaborate on curriculum development, maintain security of records, and serve as professional role models for dental hygiene students.

Matching Summary

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

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

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in instructional methods
  • Commitment to diversity and health equity
  • Scholarly and service activity engagement
  • Positive work atmosphere leadership

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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