Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor, Dental Hygiene Program

Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor, Dental Hygiene Program Position Type Faculty Faculty Track Clinical Employment Status Full Time Months 9 Campus Portland, ME Description The University of New England's Dental Hygiene Program invites applications for a full-time, 9-month clinical faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor. We seek an experienced and dynamic educator with demonstrated excellence in teaching and clinical practice. The successful candidate will contribute to the program through teaching and service while supporting the continued growth and excellence of the Dental Hygiene Program. The program is located across two campuses in Portland and Biddeford, Maine. About the University of New England UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts. Responsibilities Plan, develop, and teach courses across the undergraduate Dental Hygiene curriculum. Develop and implement student learning assessments. Participate in program, college, and university service activities. Supervise faculty and students in the Dental Hygiene clinical setting. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Master's degree or higher in Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, or a related field. Eligible for Dental Hygiene or Dental licensure in the State of Maine. Holds, or is eligible to obtain, a permit or license to administer local anesthesia in the State of Maine. Minimum of three years of clinical practice experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills. EEO Statement Summary Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities. COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE) Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine's immunization requirements for clinical activity. Posting Number 2022F0276P Close Date Open Until Filled Yes To apply, visit https://une.peopleadmin.com/postings/25013 jeid-1153ab4ad198e54ca591860bba6f7969