Description
Posting Information
Posting Information
Department ASOD Dental Hygiene - 436550
Posting Open Date 05/05/2022
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Dental Hygiene Faculty
Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0004045
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Qualifications
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2022
Position Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Division of Comprehensive Oral Health houses
several disciplines including, Periodontology, Dental Hygiene, Comprehensive
Dentistry, Operative Dentistry/BioMaterials, Prosthodontics, and Endodontics.
The Dental Hygiene discipline focuses on the practice of keeping the mouth,
teeth, and gums clean and healthy to prevent disease.
Position Summary
The University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry is seeking two
full-time, year-round faculty members for the Dental Hygiene Program in the
Division of Comprehensive Oral Health. Responsibilities will include didactic,
preclinical, and clinical teaching of undergraduate and graduate dental
hygiene and dental students; participation in program and institutional
activities; community and professional service; mentoring undergraduate and
graduate student research projects; faculty mentoring, and participation in
substantive and collaborative research with development and publication of
scholarly work.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Applicants must have graduated from a CODA accredited Dental Hygiene Program.
A Master's Degree or higher in relevant field is required. At least two years
of full-time academic experience required and at least two years of clinical
experience as a registered dental hygienist.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Dental Hygiene educational experience, with preference to teaching experiences
with undergraduate and/or graduate dental hygiene and predoctoral dental
students. Evidence supporting dedication to excellence in teaching, mentoring,
patient care, continuing education, community service, leadership, research,
and scholarship is expected. The successful candidate should enjoy interacting
with students, have excellent interpersonal, problem solving, decision-making,
verbal, and written communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to
diversity and inclusivity. Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching,
patient care, and community service is expected.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https: // unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/229143
Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Tiffanie White
Department Contact Telephone or Email tmccoy@email.unc.edu
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about
the application process, please contact the University's Equal Employment
Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to
equalopportunity@unc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and
affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender,
gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin,
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae / Resume
Cover Letter
List of References
Optional Documents
Other Document
Certification/licenses
Teaching Philosophy/evaluations
Supplemental Questions
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