Clinical Instructor- Part-Time Faculty at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Dental Hygiene Program announces the immediate availability of a part-time faculty position at the academic rank of Instructor in the appointment stream (non-tenure track). Academic rank and salary are commensurate with education, teaching, and professional experience. A master's degree in dental hygiene or a related discipline and a minimum of two years of successful teaching experience in didactic, clinical, and laboratory dental hygiene courses is preferred. Teaching responsibilities will include clinical, laboratory, and didactic instruction for the Dental Hygiene Associate Degree. Additional responsibilities will include committee assignments and designated faculty assignments as identified by the program director.

The University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences propel scientific discovery and clinical innovation to educate and prepare future researchers, physicians, and healthcare providers and administrators for 21st-century careers. The School of Dental Medicine is a proud part of the Schools of the Health Sciences and has been educating students to take their places among the best dental practitioners, researchers, and educators in our region, across the country, and even around the world since 1896. The School's mission is to improve oral health through teaching, research, and service. Representatives of Pitt Dental Medicine are expected to embody and display the Values, which include service, passion for excellence, professionalism and integrity, leadership, collaboration, and humanism.

Pitt Dental Medicine is located on the University's main campus in Pittsburgh, contiguous with the other five health science schools. The School's general dental clinics and 11 specialty clinics play an integral role in improving the oral health of the patient population of southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond. As part of the clinical practice and faculty of the University of Pittsburgh, the practitioner will have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians, innovators, and investigators from around the world and become part of a vibrant community of healthcare providers dedicated to making a difference in their chosen field and in the lives of others.

To apply, please go to join.pitt.edu, select Faculty Positions, and enter 26000561 in the keyword search. Please upload a curriculum vitae and a statement describing your interest in the position, qualifications, and experience. The search committee will begin reviewing applications upon receipt. Only applicants who appear best qualified will be invited for a personal interview.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.