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- Dental hygiene candidate will provide instruction in clinical, didactic, and
laboratory settings in accordance with curriculum and program standards. - Develop and deliver comprehensive lesson plans and course
materials that align with program outcomes. - Evaluate and assess student performance through exams, projects, clinical evaluations,
and various assessments. - Stay up to date with advancements in dental hygiene practices and integrate new knowledge into teaching
practices. - Collaborate with faculty to enhance curriculum, and refine teaching methodologies.
- Guide and support students
through mentoring and academic advising. - Participate in departmental meetings, engage in faculty development initiatives, and
contribute to research service, and patient care efforts. - Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education
to stay up to date with advancements in the dental hygiene field. - Engage in collaborative research projects with other faculty
- Keep current with relevant literature to inform and integrate research into teaching and clinical practice.
Basic
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene or DMD/DDS from a CODA accredited dental or dental
hygiene program is required (master’s degree preferred) - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current
and unrestricted dental hygiene license in Tennessee - Certified in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration in
Tennessee
Departmental Preferences:
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of clinical practice
experience as a dental hygienist - Prior teaching or instructional experience in dental hygiene is preferred
- Knowledge and
experience in course design, development, and assessment is preferred - Commitment to a humanistic environment
- Familiarity
with accreditation standards (Commission on Dental Accreditation [CODA]) - Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication,
and organizational skills - Ability to adapt teaching practices to diverse student learning needs
- Demonstrated commitment to
student success and fostering an inclusive learning environment - Excellent computer skills and familiarity with technology to
support effective teaching
UT Health Science Center- College of Dentistry, Department of Dental
Hygiene
The University of Tennessee’s Department of Dental Hygiene offers an outstanding opportunity and invites
applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. The Dental Hygiene Program at the University of Tennessee Health Science
Center (UTHSC) is part of the College of Dentistry, one of the earliest dental colleges established in the nation. Founded in 1878, it is
the third-oldest public college of dentistry in the United States, boasting a rich history of academic excellence and innovation in oral
health education.
The program offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene, equipping graduates with the knowledge, values,
and skills to provide comprehensive healthcare and promote oral health. Our curriculum emphasizes a blend of rigorous academics, hands-on
clinical training, and a patient-centered approach to care, ensuring graduates are prepared to meet the challenges of the evolving
healthcare landscape.
Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the UTHSC campus is part of the largest health science center in the
Mid-South, offering students greater access to a diverse patient population. This location provides unique opportunities for
interprofessional collaboration, allowing students to engage with peers and professionals from various healthcare disciplines.
For
benefits information, please visit https://uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/2023-benefits-preview-packet.pdf.
Applicants should have a demonstrated
commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title
VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.
THE
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide,
public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to
improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education,
research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and
not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the
economy of Tennessee.
Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes
all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges — Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences,
and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville,
Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UTHSC is the largest educator of health
care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.
Located
in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the
Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of
living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic
neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.
Memphis boasts
attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the
second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
