Full-Time Faculty - Dental Hygiene

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

This on campus full-time faculty position includes didactic and/or clinical teaching in the Fones School of Dental Hygiene. Curricular management/assessment, student advising and faculty mentoring are also included. This is a non-tenure track position and appointment to academic rank and salary are dependent on demonstrated scholarly achievement, teaching, and clinical experience. This is a 12-month full time position with the rank of Assistant Professor.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities :

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Didactic or clinical teaching assignments in the entry level on campus program
• Ensure that the mission and objectives of the Fones School of Dental Hygiene are fulfilled.
• Teaches a total of 15 credits per semester (either didactic or clinical) for 3 semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer).
• Content areas may include, but not be limited to: pre-clinical and clinical teaching, radiology and pharmacology.
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions :

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.
• Participation in department and university committees/activities
• Interacts/communicates and integrates with the other departments in the College of Health Sciences.
• Other duties as assigned by Director.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill :

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Experience/proficiency with online learning and teaching in the CANVAS LMS
• Implementation of critical thinking and decision making for undergraduate students
• Vision for future program growth

Minimum Required Qualifications :

Education, Training and Experience :

• Master’s degree required
• Minimum five years’ experience in clinical dental hygiene
• Two years’ experience in dental hygiene education (adjunct or fulltime)
• Two years online learning/teaching experience

Special Requirements :

• Current CPR Certification
• Current Connecticut Dental Hygiene License or eligible for
• Current Connecticut local anesthesia certification or eligible for

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)