A Health Sciences Professor teaches foundational health science ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the health science curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
Summary of Position Provide clinical, laboratory, and/or didactic instruction in an accredited dental hygiene program. Responsible for supervising and evaluating student performance, facilitating the development of clinical competencies, maintaining accurate attendance and grade records, and supporting student success in both classroom and clinical settings. Expectation to utilize learning management systems, participate in departmental meetings as needed, and ensure compliance with program, college, and professional standards. Position Information Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.
An Institution of Opportunity:
YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule:
Typically, Monday through Friday. Teaching assignments may be remote or at various locations.
Primary Location:
Youngstown Qualifications and Competencies Required Certifications, Training, and/or
Licensures:
Current Ohio Dental Hygiene License. Sponsorship and/or
Work Authorization Status:
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Minimum Qualifications:
At least an earned bachelor's degree in dental Hygiene or a related health field; at least two years of clinical experience as a dental hygienist; current Ohio Dental Hygiene License; must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in dental hygiene or a related field . Experience teaching in a dental hygiene program at the undergraduate level using Blackboard Ultra or similar learning management system . Computer literate in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Dentrix, and Blackboard or similar learning platforms. Certification in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration and monitoring. Currently registered Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) in the state of Ohio.
Physical Requirements:
In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform light work.
Light:
work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, requiring: (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight or the materials is negligible. (The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.) Supplemental Information Certification - upload a copy of credentials and license; and other certifications. Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file. At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature. At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits. Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans Dental Benefits Vision Benefits Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary) Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary) Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Tuition remission Employee Assistance Program Wellness Initiatives Sick Leave Vacation Accrual Paid Holidays State Retirement Programs 403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options 01 Do you have at least an earned bachelor's degree in dental Hygiene or a related health field? Yes No 02 Do you have at least two years of clinical experience as a dental hygienist? Yes No 03 Do you have a current Ohio Dental Hygiene License? Yes No 04 What is the highest level of education that you have attained? Did not complete high school. High school diploma/GED or equivalent Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctoral degree Post doctoral degree Juris doctor degree 05 Please describe your related experience, including information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Required Question
