Job Details

Faculty - Assistant Professor - Dental Hygiene

Position Number: 6936278
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Medicine - Dentistry

Faculty - Assistant Professor - Dental Hygiene

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: FT Faculty
Job Number: FY2605471
Closing: 3/17/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

We invite qualified candidates to apply for a full-time Dental Hygiene faculty position. This role includes teaching clinical, lab, and didactic courses; supporting curriculum development and accreditation efforts; and contributing to student success, faculty mentoring, and service to the department and university. Applicants must hold a master's degree, have at least five years of clinical experience, and be eligible for Utah Dental Hygiene licensure with anesthesia certification.

Summary of Responsibilities

Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms, online, and laboratories, through demonstration, discussion, visual aids, individualized instruction, lectures, and other appropriate methods for educational delivery.
Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught. Prepares instructional materials. Evaluates student performance using appropriate testing and grading procedures.
Engages in scholarly activities, including applied research, and produces scholarly/creative work consistent with disciplinary specialization and the academic goals of the department.
Serves the department, college, and university by attending departmental meetings, working on committees, and accepting other service appointments.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from a regionally accredited, CODA-accredited dental hygiene program and a Master's degree in Dental Hygiene or a closely related field (e.g., Public Health, Education, Health Sciences).
Minimum of six months post-secondary teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

At least three years of related teaching, training, and/or industry experience.
Evidence of scholarly research.

Licenses or Certifications

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) in the state of Utah (current); Current CPR certification for Healthcare providers.
Current certification in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

Teaching experience or expertise in at least three of the following areas is desirable: dental anatomy; oral pathology; dental materials; local anesthesia; radiography; oral health education/preventive counseling; patient management; special needs; community dental health; patient care; practice management; ethics; and law.
Knowledge of subject matter, trends, and course content pertinent to the Dental Hygiene program.
Knowledge of online teaching environments, such as Canvas or other course management systems.

Skills

Interpersonal and written communication skills.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Curriculum development skills.
Soft skills in maintaining professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
Proficient in executing scholarly activities and contributing to service endeavors, with a teaching focus that complements the Dental Hygiene program
Specific interest in teaching introductory courses, potentially involving collaboration with Concurrent Enrollment instructors.
Teaching pedagogy in a variety of delivery formats

Abilities

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, agency administrators, and community practitioners from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative in solving problems.
Ability to work independently, ethically, and professionally.
Ability to plan measurable objectives, prepare instructional materials, and follow an approved curriculum.
Ability to assess student work and maintain and submit accurate and current plans, reports, and records involving student accountability, attendance, and performance.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5239675/faculty-assistant-professor-dental-hygiene

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